Joseph Halabrin

Jan 2, 2024 | lexblog.com | Jill L. Ripke |Joseph Halabrin

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued their 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The applicable rates are as follows:Business use. The rate for business use of a vehicle has increased to 67 cents per mile, up by 1 1/2 cents from the 2023 rate. Medical or moving purposes.

Nov 30, 2023 | mondaq.com | Jill L. Ripke |Daniel Graham |Joseph Halabrin

Colorado's state minimum wage will increase to $14.42 per hour beginning January 1, 2024. However, Colorado employers should be aware that municipalities within Colorado will also be increasing their minimum wage above the state's minimum wage. If a municipality provides a higher minimum wage rate than the state, the employer must pay the higher rate. The following localities will be increasing their minimum wage.

Nov 28, 2023 | lexblog.com | Jill L. Ripke |Joseph Halabrin |Perkins Coie

Colorado’s state minimum wage will increase to $14.42 per hour beginning January 1, 2024. However, Colorado employers should be aware that municipalities within Colorado will also be increasing their minimum wage above the state’s minimum wage. If a municipality provides a higher minimum wage rate than the state, the employer must pay the higher rate. The following localities will be increasing their minimum wage.

Jul 21, 2023 | mondaq.com | Javier Garcia |Javier García |Joseph Halabrin

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc. on July 6, 2023, that California employers cannot be held liable by their workers' household members when workers contract COVID-19 in the workplace and spread the disease to their household members. This decision prevents millions of potential plaintiffs from bringing claims against California employers.

Jul 19, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Javier Garcia |Javier García |Joseph Halabrin

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc. on July 6, 2023, that California employers cannot be held liable by their workers’ household members when workers contract COVID-19 in the workplace and spread the disease to their household members. This decision prevents millions of potential plaintiffs from bringing claims against California employers.