The Wage Theft Prevention Acts of New York and California *

USA - January 6 2012
The "Wage Theft Prevention Acts ("WTPA") of New York and California both impose new requirements on employers beginning in early 2012.

Co-authors: Brian S. Cousin, Neil A. Capobianco, Sandra McCandless.

California Supreme Court clarifies the application of wage overtime law to insurance claims adjusters *

USA - January 6 2012
Just before the New Year the California Supreme Court issued its long awaited opinion in Harris v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, S156555, addressing whether insurance claims adjusters can qualify for the administrative exemption from California's overtime laws.

Co-authors: Paul E.B. Glad, Sandra McCandless.