What’s a busy HR professional to do now? You were so looking forward to spending the holidays planning for compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL)’s new overtime rule and then it got struck down (thanks Texas judges!) Now, what to do with all those empty hours?
How about working on a checklist of HR items for the New Year? A few include:
On December 3, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a Final Rule to end an employer’s ability to pay individuals with disabilities subminimum wages under federal law. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) permits employers to pay employees less than minimum wage only ...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a decision ruling that employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when they require employees to attend captive audience meetings. While the decision was not entirely unexpected in light of previous memoranda from the General Counsel for the NLRB, the decision ...
As we head into the holiday season, we all find ourselves busy with work-related parties, events, and get- togethers of many different types. From time to time, businesses host employee parties or other offsite events to keep employees engaged, foster team building, and improve morale. However, whether an employer is hosting a holiday party, a ...
On November 15, 2024, a federal district court vacated the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) salary-threshold increase for the executive, professional and administrative (EAP) exemption. We’ve been following this closely, as have many employers, without real clarity. But now, we have an answer.
The Decision
The U.S. District Court for ...
What once was old is new again. For those living in caves or remote parts of the world without internet access: there was an election in the United States this week. We will have a new President. Well, not exactly “new.” Maybe a new old President? Or is it an old new President? Or perhaps an old old President? Who’s to say? Regardless, the point is ...
On October 25, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (”EEOC”) issued a press release stating it was suing a Michigan restaurant for discrimination. The EEOC alleged Culver’s violated federal law when firing a transgender employee and three of his colleagues after they complained about workplace harassment.
In this case ...
Halloween is not just for trick-or-treating. Adults and children alike enjoy dressing up and celebrating, but ghosts and goblins may not be the only things to avoid this season. Halloween can offer many temptations to behave like a kid again. Similar to inappropriate behavior at a holiday party, employees’ activities on All Hallows Eve may ...
Consider finding a new job with a company: On your first day, the company explains that it will invest a significant amount of time and resources in training you. In return, the company expects you to sign a training repayment agreement. If you leave before three years, you owe the company repayment for the cost of training. Makes sense. However ...
The Supreme Court of the United States opened up the new term on October 7, 2024. The Court is currently slated to address 40 cases this term. Oral arguments will be heard for nine cases in October and an additional seven in November. Decisions are expected to start rolling out as soon as June 2025. We will be paying close attention to the cases most ...