A rule that was set to dramatically boost the salary threshold for the so-called “white collar” overtime exemptions was just halted by a federal judge less than two months before the full effective date. The U.S. Department...more
Now that we know Donald Trump will return to the White House as President, it’s time for employers to take a look at what they might expect during his second term in office. We have gathered insights from some of our firm’s...more
11/7/2024
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As the final quarter of 2024 begins, many employers are turning to the year-end review process. While you’re planning for raises, bonuses, and other employee incentives this comp season, you’ll need to account for the new...more
10/4/2024
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In a major win for the Department of Labor, a federal appeals court just ruled that the agency has the power to set a salary basis floor in order for workers to be considered exempt from overtime pay. Yesterday’s ruling from...more
The State of Texas as an employer will not have to comply with Monday’s new exempt salary threshold for the so-called “white-collar” exemptions because of a court order issued late on Friday. But the ruling is limited: Texas...more
As the first compliance deadline rapidly approaches, employers should closely track a new lawsuit filed earlier this week that challenges the federal overtime rule. A coalition of business groups claims the Labor Department...more
While federal employment laws set nationwide standards, state and local laws often go well beyond – not only creating additional compliance obligations but also a patchwork of workplace rights to navigate. These laws vary...more
5/3/2024
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Millions of additional workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay thanks to the Labor Department’s new salary threshold for certain exempt employees – which raises the rate higher than initially anticipated. Employers...more
More of your employees may be eligible for overtime pay under a new rule that is likely to be finalized in April and could take effect soon. As proposed in August, the Labor Department intends to significantly raise the...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
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Employers may need to adjust their pay practices now that the Labor Department has issued its long-anticipated proposal to raise the salary threshold for exempt employees – a change that could make more of your employees...more
It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we might expect to see in the workplace in the coming year. After all, at the start of 2020, no one could have predicted COVID-19. None of us had heard the phrase “the...more
1/3/2023
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No employer wants to be embroiled in litigation alleging wage and hour violations or find themselves the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over pay practices. But employers in the healthcare...more
We recently provided our predictions for what employers could expect to see in the wage and hour field over the next year as part of our FP Forecast series – but we had too many insights to fit into that edition. So we’ve...more
2/18/2022
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In a much-anticipated decision, a federal appeals court just ruled that Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims resolved through Rule 68(a) offers of judgment do not require fairness review and judicial approval. The 2nd...more
12/16/2019
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• Cannabis businesses must comply with federal wage and hour law, a federal appeals court ruled, despite the fact they operate in a field still illegal under another federal law. The court said two wrongs don’t make a right....more
9/30/2019
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New presidents are often judged based on their accomplishments in their first 100 days in office. President Trump is no exception to that rule. The Trump administration recently passed that milestone date, offering an...more
5/4/2017
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