The US Department of Labor’s Final Rule increasing the minimum salary levels required to qualify for the overtime exemptions is null and void.
On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal district court set aside and vacated...more
11/20/2024
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The US energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave, which saw $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 and continues into the current year, is reshaping the industry landscape. As companies seek to deploy cash reserves and enhance...more
10/18/2024
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The US Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly awaited final overtime rule. The final rule dramatically increases salary threshold among for “white collar” employees to be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor...more