Since the current economic downturn began in February 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, noncompete agreements have become increasingly scrutinized nationwide, and courts have become more reluctant to enforce them. ...more
Employers are generally not responsible for reporting employees’ positive COVID-19 diagnoses to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Texas Department of State Health. However, employers may overlook the...more
On March 28, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule change to amend regulations that define an employee’s “regular rate” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Generally, the FLSA requires overtime...more