On January 7, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule establishing new guidance on classifying individuals as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new guidance is set forth in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at Part 795.100 et seq. and is available online
A Suburban Cabana Battle Clarifies Brown Act’s Pending Litigation Disclosure Requirements
The California Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) requires public agencies to conduct agency business in public at properly noticed open meetings, subject to very narrow exceptions. Under the Brown Act, meeting agendas must be published seventy-two hours prior to the governing body’s meeting. A legislative body cannot act on Items not on the agenda.