The FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime requirements do not apply to any employee employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional (EAP) capacity, nor do they apply to highly compensated employees who perform...more
12/9/2024
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On Friday, November 15, in State of Texas v. DOL et al., Case No. 4:24-CV-499-SDJ, 4:24-CV-468-SDJ, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 Salary...more
11/19/2024
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On Oct. 2, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released proposed enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace, and the proposed guidance has been receiving quite a bit of attention. This begs the...more
10/9/2023
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Employers and employees alike have had much confusion around proper compensation when nonexempt employees work remotely – particularly in today’s time when many employees are teleworking and working crazy schedules due to...more