The Rhode Island Superior Court recently ruled an employer is prohibited from refusing to hire an applicant because she would potentially fail a pre-employment drug test due to her use of medical marijuana.
On June 7, 2017, a plaintiff brought a putative class and collective action for alleged wage and hour law violations. Some claims are based on a DOL overtime rule that was enjoined and never took effect.
A new policy memorandum directs the USCIS to deny visa petitions that are based on an illegal or otherwise invalid or unenforceable employment agreement.
The Nevada Labor Commissioner recently posted an Advisory Opinion stating that the fluctuating work week method may be used to compensate a nonexempt employee.