The Employer Lawyers blog examines current legal issues, news, and developments in labor and employment law at federal, state, and local levels. We will bring you not only the news but also our thoughts on how these new developments may impact your business.
Employers must consider mandatory evacuations, power loss, property damage, and HR-related issues during hurricanes, addressing potential liability before, during, and after the storm.
On August 20, 2024, a federal court in Texas permanently blocked the FTC's rule banning most non-competes.
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule takes effect on September 4, 2024, covering non-competes for U.S. workers in most industries including both employees and independent contractors, with limited carve-outs.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule on April 23, 2024, banning non-compete agreements, barring employers from using such clauses in their workforces.
The U.S. Department of Labor has increased the salary threshold for overtime exemptions effective July 1, employees must earn at least $844 per week to qualify for overtime exemption.
The NLRB's final rule clarifies conditions for joint-employer status under the NLRA, providing guidance on recognizing two or more entities as joint employers.
Starting July 1, 2023, Florida mandates E-Verify usage for private employers with 25+ employees to verify new hires' eligibility, aligning with existing requirements for public entities since 2021.
Two new laws will affect most employers and their employees who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding their infant children.
The NLRB ruled that broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements violate NLRA rights, impacting past and future agreements.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that oil rig worker Michael Hewitt, earning $200k+, is entitled to overtime despite employer's "highly compensated employee" exemption.
The FTC proposed a rule on Jan 5, 2023, to ban non-competes, citing Section 5 of the FTC Act. If enacted, it would restrict and invalidate existing non-competes.
While embracing the holiday season can boost workplace morale and enhance company culture, employers must be mindful of potential liability associated with holiday celebrations.
Florida's minimum wage rises to $11.00 per hour, effective September 30, 2022. Tipped minimum wage increases to $7.98 per hour.