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U.S. Labor Department Will Not Seek Pre-Suit FLSA Liquidated Damages

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, violations of overtime or minimum wage requirements can result in assessment of liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages. ...more

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Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

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DOL Provides Long-Awaited Damages Relief to Employers in Wage and Hour Investigations: 3 Top Takeaways

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The Department of Labor (DOL) just rolled back a Biden-era practice of demanding that employers pay liquidated damages – in an amount equal to back pay – to resolve wage and hour investigations. The Trump administration...more

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A Glimmer of Hope for Employers Who Rely on Gig Workers: The DOL Will Not Enforce the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule

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Positive news for employers: the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will no longer enforce the 2024 Biden-era independent contractor final rule that aimed to reclassify gig workers as employees rather than independent...more

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New Virginia Law Prohibits Noncompete Agreements With Non-Exempt Employees

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed legislation expanding the state’s limitations on the use of noncompetition agreements in employment. Currently, Virginia prohibits employers from entering into noncompetes with...more

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March 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors

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On top of the uncertainty introduced through the Trump administration’s shifting priorities and rapid-fire executive orders, government contractors are now confronted with an impending shutdown as the federal government is...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That Employers Are Not Required to Meet Heightened Standard of Proof to Establish an FLSA Exemption...

Employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D Sales,...more

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Employers Need Only Use ‘Preponderance of Evidence’ Test to Show Workers Are Exempt From FLSA, Supreme Court Rules

On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States held that employers need only demonstrate that an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by a...more

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Dusting Off the Ol’ Employee Handbook for 2025

As we prepare for 2025, it’s essential to update your employee handbook to reflect the latest legal requirements, workplace trends, and best practices. Now is an opportune time to review and revise your policies to ensure...more

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The Facts Matter: Publix Defeats Certification of Off-The-Clock Assistant Manager Claims

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Advancing the trend of courts unwilling to rubber stamp the conditional certification of FLSA collective actions, Publix developed an early record of evidence that—when properly scrutinized—warranted the denial of collective...more

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Federal Court Vacates DOL Overtime Rule

A federal court has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 final overtime rule, which increased the minimum salary threshold at which employees could be classified as exempt from overtime pursuant to the white...more

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Texas Federal Court Vacates White Collar Salary Threshold Increase

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On November 15, 2024, a Texas Federal Court struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule increasing the salary threshold for “white collar” overtime exemptions. The Court’s decision applies to employers nationwide...more

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Federal Court Strikes Down the U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule

A federal judge in Texas has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule increasing the salary thresholds for the “white collar” overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and did so on a nationwide...more

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Federal Court Overturns DOL’s New Overtime Rule

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On November 15, 2024, in State of Texas v. Dep’t of Labor, 24-cv-468-SDJ, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule raising the salary thresholds for being...more

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Federal Judge Blocks the U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Exempt Salary Increase Rule on a National Scale

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Friday, a federal judge in Texas invalidated the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary levels under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions. This ruling impacts...more

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Federal Judge Blocks $44k and $59k Overtime Rule Nationwide: The 6 Questions Employers Should Answer to Plan Immediate Next Steps

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A rule that was set to dramatically boost the salary threshold for the so-called “white collar” overtime exemptions was just halted by a federal judge less than two months before the full effective date. The U.S. Department...more

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Texas Court Strikes Down Federal Overtime Rule (Again)

For the second time in seven years, a federal court in Texas has struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule aimed at expanding the scope of overtime eligibility to workers across the country. On November 15, 2024, in...more

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FLSA Salary Exemption Hike Set Aside Nationally: What to Do Now?

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Earlier today, November 15, 2024, United States District Court Judge Sean D. Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas, granted summary judgment against the Department of Labor determining that the United States Department of...more

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DOL Authority to Increase Overtime Compensation Thresholds Affirmed

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On September 11, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its opinion in Mayfield v. Department of Labor, upholding the authority of the Department of Labor (“DOL”) to establish a minimum salary...more

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What You Missed This Summer in Higher Ed Athletics - The House Settlement and Johnson Ruling  

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This summer brought significant legal and administrative changes to college athletics, reshaping the landscape for the upcoming academic year. Key court rulings, including the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, have mandated...more

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Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Employment-Related Matters: Recent Developments and Best Practices

Recently, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law has become a focal point for legislators, regulators, and employers alike. As AI technologies continue to reshape hiring practices and workplace...more

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Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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An employee time traveling to today’s workplace from the 1980s would be astounded at where we’ve arrived. While we don’t (yet!) have flying cars as imagined by many 1980’s sci-fi movies, the world of work is undergoing its...more

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Navigating the New DOL Rule on FLSA Overtime Exemptions: What Employers Need to Know

Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL’s”) final rule on salary minimums for exempt employees (the “Overtime Rule”) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) has come into effect.  This rule applies to...more

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Federal Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Set to Rise in July and January

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Effective July 1, 2024, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act salary threshold for exempt, white-collar employees will increase to $43,888 (or $844 per week). However, a bigger increase is in store for next year. On January 1,...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Federal Court Enjoins U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Rule for the State of Texas

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction to delay the implementation of the new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) overtime regulations with respect to the State...more

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