Department of Labor Proposes Increasing Minimum Overtime Exemption Salary to $55,068

By Victor O. Cardwell, Emily Kendall Chowhan, Anne G. Bibeau

On August 30, the Department of Labor proposed a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible to receive overtime pay. The proposed rule would require employers to pay overtime to salaried employees whose primary duties are… Read more

September 5, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

Do Non-Compete Agreements Violate the NLRA?

By Leah M. Stiegler, Anne G. Bibeau, R. Patrick Bolling

On May 30, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum stating her position that non-compete agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and encouraging the NLRB to adopt this position. Background on the… Read more

June 16, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

Virginia’s New Minimum Salary Level for Non-Compete Agreements

By R. Patrick Bolling, Joshua F.P. Long

We’re here to bring you the latest news that directly impacts your business operations in the great Commonwealth of Virginia. It’s time to take note: Virginia has a new minimum salary level for non-compete agreements. This affects how employers can… Read more

May 23, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

NLRB Targets Severance Agreements

By King F. Tower, Emily Kendall Chowhan

In a decision that affects union and non-union employers, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently found that certain provisions often used in severance and release agreements violate the rights of employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The… Read more

April 13, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

Are Your Highly Compensated Employees Exempt Under FLSA?

By Anne G. Bibeau, King F. Tower, Raven C. Burks

On February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an important decision under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. et al. v. Michael J. Hewitt, the Court determined that an employee,… Read more

March 16, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

New Federal Laws Strengthen Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Workers

By Olivia S. Moulds, Anne G. Bibeau, Raven C. Burks

In December 2022, Congress enacted two new federal laws that protect employees and applicants who are pregnant or postpartum: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Pregnant Workers Fairness… Read more

February 9, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses

By Anne G. Bibeau, Raven C. Burks, Patice L. Holland, Emily Kendall Chowhan, Olivia S. Moulds

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule to ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements, which it asserts hurts workers and harms competition. The proposed rule would prevent employers from using non-compete clauses with employees and… Read more

January 27, 2023 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

The Speak Out Act: What You Need To Know

By Emily Kendall Chowhan, Olivia S. Moulds, Raven C. Burks

New Federal Law On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed a bill into law to protect the voices of individuals who may experience sexual harassment and/or assault in the workplace. Titled the Speak Out Act, the law limits “the judicial… Read more

December 28, 2022 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

HR Challenges to Managing Remote Workers

By Anne G. Bibeau

Whether the pandemic is actually over or we all just lost patience with it, it appears that society has largely returned to normal. Virtual events are giving way to in-person gatherings yet again, with most people delighting in a return… Read more

November 14, 2022 | 2023 Updates | Labor & Employment

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