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 […]
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
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
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. […]
On July 22, 2013, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it had settled a federal court claim against It’s Just Lunch (IJL), a company based in Hallandale Beach, Florida. In its lawsuit, the EEOC alleged that IJL engaged in sex-based hiring practices by refusing to hire men into the position of dating directors. The EEOC alleged […]
Most employers are aware that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of “religion.” Courts have broadly construed the term “religion” to mean most sincerely held beliefs, including atheism. The law is clear that employers are to not discriminate on the basis […]
Over the weekend, the State of Florida announced that the minimum wage would increase from $7.31 per hour in 2011 to $7.67 per hour starting January 1, 2012. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also increase from $4.29 per hour to $4.65. The increase is based upon a rising Consumer Price Index and Florida’s […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has postponed the implementation of its new posting rule regarding employee rights information. In a press release issued Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the NLRB announced that the new employee rights posting requirement would not be effective until January 31, 2012. The press release can be found here: https://www.nlrb.gov/news/posting-employee-rights-notice-now-required-jan-31-board-postpones-deadline-allow-further-educa According to […]
