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Law Office of Brian L. Greben has been given a "Clients' Choice 2016" award by Avvo.  This is the second year in a row we've been given this honor, which is based on client reviews....

D.C. Office of Human Rights Guide to LGBTQ Applicants and Employees

The D.C. O.H.R. has issued an HR Guide to LGBTQ Applicants and Employees.  It offers "best practices" for creating a workplace that is inclusive to all employees and job applicants, including those from the transgender community.  The Guide's advice is helpful to employers throughout the United States....

Differing levels of employment protection for LGBT employees throughout the United States

Here's Everywhere In America You Can Still Get Fired For Being Gay Or Trans...

Interesting article about maternity/paternity leave regulations throughout the United States

This Is What Paid Leave Looks Like In Every U.S. State...

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The DOL is considering dramatic revisions to its “white collar” and highly compensated employee exemptions

The U.S. Department of Labor is considering significant changes to the criteria governing which employees may be classified as "exempt" from mandatory overtime pay.  Under federal law, non-exempt employees must be paid an hourly rate of at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for every...

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NY Restaurants – Summary of New Limits re: Wages & Tip Credits

Many new rules regarding minimum rates of pay for workers in NY restaurants became effective on December 31, 2015.  These include new minimum wages for workers in the "Fast Food" industry, and substantially lower "tip credits" (which may be used by restaurants to pay less than the...