Employers May Bar Non-Business Use Company Email and Prohibit Discussions About Workplace Investigations

In two major decisions issued this week, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) approved (1) broad restrictions on non-business use of work email systems and (2) company rules prohibiting discussions about ongoing workplace investigations.

Dan CombsCampbell Litigation, P.C.December 19, 2019NLRB, Labor and Employment, Workplace Investigations, Employment LawComment

Colorado Employers May Cap But Not Take Away Accrued Vacation Pay Under New Rule

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has finalized a new rule clarifying that companies may cap but not take away employees’ earned, unused vacation pay.

Dan CombsCampbell Litigation, P.C.December 12, 2019Vacation Pay, Vacation Policy, Colorado Wage Claim Act, Wage ClaimsComment

Colorado’s Minimum Wage to Increase in 2020, and Employers Should Brace for Patchwork of Differing City-Based Minimum Wages in the Future

Colorado employers should prepare for an increase in the state minimum wage from $11.10 to $12.00 per hour, and from $8.08 to $8.98 per hour for tipped employees, effective January 1, 2020. The 2020 increase is the final currently-planned wage increase under Amendment 70 of the Colorado Constitution. After 2020, the state minimum wage will be adjusted annually for cost of living increases.

Dan CombsCampbell Litigation, P.C.November 14, 2019Wage and Hour, Minimum Wage, Colorado Wage Act, Employment LawComment

Appeals Court Rules That McDonald’s Is Not a Joint Employer of Franchise Workers

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected McDonald’s franchise employees’ attempt to hold McDonald’s Corp. liable as a joint employer for alleged wage and hour violations, reasoning that the franchisee alone exerted control over the employees.

Dan CombsCampbell Litigation, P.C.October 3, 2019franchisor, franchisee, Employer, Wage and Hour, Joint Employer LiabilityComment

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