November 2014 - Employment Law Handbook

Election Day and Minimum Wage Increases

June 15, 2018November 11, 2014 by Drew Lunt

people in voting booths with only their legs showing

Minimum wage increases have been a popular topic in the news lately as advocates have been campaigning for minimum wage increases both on state and federal levels. On Election Day 2014, advocates got their way in at least four states: Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In all four states, voters approved ballot measures increasing … Read more

Who is a full-time employee?

June 25, 2018November 4, 2014 by Drew Lunt

One question that comes up with some regularity is, “How many hours does an employee have to work to be a full-time employee?” Unfortunately, the answer to the question is, “It depends.” Full-time employment is a term with many different definitions, each depending on both the factual and legal context in which it is used. … Read more