PERSPECTIVES
DEA’s Seismic Move to Reschedule Cannabis
On Tuesday, April 30, the Associated Press reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will move to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. DEA’s move comes several months after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended to...
Read moreDOL’s New Overtime Rule: Raising the Salary Threshold
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly anticipated final rule regarding overtime pay eligibility. The new rule, which goes into effect on July 1, 2024, significantly raises the salary thresholds for the so-called “white collar” or “EAP” exemptions, as well...
Read moreEEOC Publishes Updated Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
“Harassment, both in-person and online, remains a serious issue in America’s workplaces. The EEOC’s updated guidance on harassment is a comprehensive resource that brings together best practices for preventing and remedying harassment and clarifies recent developments in the law.” --Charlotte A. Burrows, EEOC Chair On...
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