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With this decision, the federal court rendered all elements of the Final Rule null and void: the July 1, 2024 salary level increase, the January 1, 2025 salary level increase, and planned future increases for both.
Although the FTC’s attempted nationwide ban on noncompetes was blocked by a Texas federal judge in August 2024, that decision has no impact on the NLRB enforcement of employee rights under the NLRA.
Each year, the IRS sets new limits for ACA high deductible plans, employee benefits plans, flex plans, and retirement plans. Below is Lake …
With November elections just a month away, it is a good time for employers to review relevant policies and legal obligations for …
Today’s workforce is changing rapidly. There are currently five generations in the workforce, mental health benefits are in demand, and employees want …
On August 23, 2024, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas vacated the US Department of Labor (DOL) 2021 Final Rule …
Lake Effect previously blogged about the FTC’s ban on noncompetition agreements. In a game-changing decision for employers, a federal judge in Texas …
As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its final rule on April 23, 2024, banning noncompetition agreements and related …
Barring a last-minute, successful legal challenge, the Department of Labor’s final rule mandating higher salary levels for exempt employees will take effect …
It’s Good for Them – and Good for Your Organization Paid Time Off policies are designed to provide employees time away from …
US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that substantially increases the minimum salary levels for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released its latest Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance …
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its final rule banning noncompete clauses in employment agreements. Barring a successful legal …
Employers wake up today to a daunting new landscape as they face higher salary requirements for their exempt employees. On April 23, 2024, …
On March 27, 2024, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed two bills into law that have the potential to require actions for some employers.
Throughout the COVID pandemic, Lake Effect has encouraged employers to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance regarding COVID isolation and …
In the fall of 2023, we encouraged organizations to review their handbooks based on recent NLRB decisions focused on employees’ rights to …
As of March 11, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) will return to the analysis it has historically used to classify workers, employing a six-factor balancing test.
2024 IRS limits for employee benefit plans, flex plans, and retirement plans.
Heed EEOC’s Proposed Guidance on Workplace Harassment The EEOC has signaled an aggressive and expansive approach to employer liability for workplace harassment …
Recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have drastically altered the landscape for both unionized and non-unionized workplaces rendering many …
As promised, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new Form I-9. Employers may continue to use the …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to publish a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on August …
NLRB General Counsel: Most Noncompete Agreements Violate the NLRA Many employers require employees to sign noncompete agreements before, during, or upon separation …
