The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued updated “Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers,” which outline several business practices that may violate antitrust laws. These guidelines follow a recent federal court decision striking down the FTC’s final rule prohibiting nearly all non-competition agreements in the workplace. The guidelines identify […]
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the appropriate legal standard for reviewing certain claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217, 2025 WL 96207 (U.S. Jan. 15, 2025), the Court held that the “preponderance-of-the-evidence” standard applies when an employer seeks to […]
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and employees. The rule applied to employees, independent contractors, interns, and more, but permitted existing non-compete agreements with senior executives, subject to certain conditions. The rule also required employers to provide notice to workers who had previously signed […]
Two new rules have recently been published that may lead to big changes in the workforce. Non-compete agreements may soon be prohibited for most workers, and workers may be receiving substantial bumps in pay to maintain their exempt from overtime status. Employment Update – June, 2024
Congratulations! Your Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan has been approved, and you have received your funds. Be sure to use the funds appropriately. Use Loan Proceeds Properly The loan proceeds are intended to cover payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utility costs during the “covered period,” which is 24 weeks from the date of […]
Effective April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will provide two different federally mandated paid leave options for certain employees impacted by COVID-19. Families First Coronavirus Update
To our clients and friends, As efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus intensify, Radey continues to emphasize the health and safety of our employees while providing the client service you’ve come to expect. Currently, we are not experiencing any physical disruptions at our office or in the Tallahassee community. However, in the […]
In March of this year, President Obama instructed the USDOL Secretary to “modernize” the overtime regulations: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/03/13/presidential-memorandum-updating-and-modernizing-overtime-regulations. In particular, the President noted that the traditional white collar exemptions “have not kept up with our modern economy.” As a result, the President asked that the regulations be revisited. Since that time, the USDOL has been working on […]
Christopher B. Lunny and Angela D. Miles will speak at the 2014 HR Florida Conference & Expo, held October 6-8, at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Lunny will present “Potential Pitfalls in Compensation Practices” on Monday, October 6 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. During the presentation, Mr. Lunny will discuss traditional […]
Earlier this month, a federal judge in Iowa ordered the EEOC to pay over $4 million dollars of an employer’s attorney’s fees for its succesful defense of a class action sexual harassment suit brought by the EEOC. The case, which was originally commenced in 2007, has been the subject of much commentary as it has unfolded. […]
