The hospitality business just doesn't get it, apparently. Despite years of legislation, enforcement by the US Department of Labor, private litigation, class actions, public approbation and shaming of violators - [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
