Employers operating in Massachusetts face some of the nation’s most stringent requirements regarding the timing and frequency of wage payments. The Massachusetts Wage Act (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148) mandates prompt payment of...more
6/18/2025
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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the evidentiary bar for employees bringing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claims, requiring employees to provide specific, detailed evidence of their work...more
2/27/2025
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Summary Judgment
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ambitious attempt to implement a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements (with limited exceptions) has hit a significant legal roadblock. On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown...more
8/22/2024
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
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Texas
Terminating employees can be a daunting task. Failing to follow your state or local rules when terminating an employee can make the task exponentially more difficult and expensive. When a business plans on firing or laying...more
7/16/2024
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Failure To Pay ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Late Payments ,
Layoffs ,
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State and Local Government ,
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Termination ,
Treble Damages ,
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Wage and Hour ,
Wages ,
WARN Act