Determining whether an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has rarely been simple. A new decision from the U.S. Supreme Court provides much-needed clarity for employers....more
1/24/2025
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Employers have been following legal challenges to the U.S. Department of Labor’s second round of increases to the minimum salary that must be paid to meet the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white collar...more
9/20/2024
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As we previously discussed, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its new rule that was estimated to make approximately 4 million more employees across the United States eligible for overtime. While we anticipated that...more
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly anticipated final rule that makes approximately 4 million more employees across the country eligible for overtime pay....more
4/26/2024
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Across the United States, many employers have moved to a remote or flexible (often called hybrid) working schedule to attract and retain employees. Employers have also found that allowing employees to work remotely has...more