In a development somewhat overshadowed by the release of the more-publicized Federal Trade Commission’s recent non-compete-ban, the DOL’s final overtime rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive,...more
In an October 2023 article, we discussed the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) proposed new rule that would significantly raise the minimum salary for employees to qualify for the so-called “white-collar exemptions”...more
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced a potential new rule that will significantly raise the minimum salary for employees to qualify for the so-called “white-collar exemptions” (administrative,...more
Employee vs. Independent Contractor Issues -
As we previously covered, on October 13, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed new rule for classifying workers under the Fair Labor Standards...more
(Updated July 17, 2020)
NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 legal environment, employers should consult with their inside or outside counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on these topics. Please...more
A cottage industry for plaintiffs’ class action lawyers has been independent contractor (IC) misclassification lawsuits, and one of the industries taking the brunt of those types of legal proceedings is energy, particularly...more
On May 2, 2017, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide both union and private employers and employees more flexibility when it comes to working overtime hours (hours over 40 in a workweek) and how...more
In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor to update the rules governing which white-collar workers qualify as exempt from the overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In 2015, the...more