Frances Perkins – Scholar, Fighter, Public Servant
Today, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) is a behemoth, addressing a wide range of issues in the vast field of “labor.” From its founding in 1913 as an [...]
The Commission Game
Movie fans often mention Glengarry Glen Ross, the great David Mamet play and film, when seeking to illustrate the pressure, risk and, yes, unfairness, that permeates the world of commission [...]
Old Wine in New Bottles – Legal Update for Gig Workers
The gig economy is in the news again – this time with the US Department of Labor announcing new regulations concerning gig workers. The labor and employment laws governing gig [...]
New Administration, New Minimum Wage?
Once again the minimum wage is in the news. President Biden campaigned on a set of policies to support struggling communities and businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 [...]
BOO! Avoid Unhappy Halloween Surprises at Work
If you’re planning on having some Halloween fun at work or school, here are a few tips to help you keep your job or place in school while doing so. [...]
How to Leave Your Job Like A Pro
At Pelton Graham we answer a lot of questions about age discrimination, harassment, and other employment discrimination practices. Perhaps surprisingly, we have also had many occasions over the years [...]
Ethics in Your Workplace
Do you work for an ethical company? How can you tell? What are the warning signs? What should you do if you suspect something bad is going on? Corporate criminal [...]
Apple Must Pay California Employees for Time Spent in Anti-Theft Security Screenings
On September 2, 2020, the Ninth Circuit federal appeals court ruled that Apple is required to compensate workers for time spent in anti-theft security screenings following their shifts. This [...]
Strengthening New York State’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Protections
There are federal and state laws that offer some protections against discrimination and harassment, but if you have ever faced these unfortunate situations, you may know that there are [...]
Commute Compensation: When Your Employer Must Pay for Your Commute (and When They Don’t)
The rule is straightforward: commuting to and from work is usually not compensable, but traveling during the work day must be paid. But this can be complicated by many [...]