DOL’s Persuader Rule Permanently Enjoined on a Nation-wide Basis by Texas...
On November 16, 2016, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Lubbock Division) entered an order holding that the Department of Labor’s Persuader Advice Exemption Rule is...
View ArticleCourt Halts New Overtime Rules on Nationwide Basis
Just as employers across the nation were bracing for the new rules governing white-collar exemptions to the overtime laws (“the New OT Rules”), a federal district court in Texas blocked the Department...
View ArticleOSHA Releases “Recommended Practices” for Anti-Retaliation Programs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently released so-called “recommended practices” directed at employers who may be covered by any of the 22 whistleblower protection...
View ArticleRight to Work Enacted in Missouri
Governor Greitens signed the Missouri Right to Work Bill on February 6, 2017. See Missouri Senate Bill 19. It becomes effective on August 28, 2017 and applies to any new collective bargaining...
View ArticleSteps for Employers to Avoid Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) outlines a strict procedure that employers must follow when they obtain criminal background reports, credit histories, and other background reports on...
View ArticleThe EEOC's Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Unlawful Harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance on unlawful harassment (the “Proposed Guidance”). The Proposed Guidance is intended to be a follow-up to the...
View ArticleSt. Louis City Minimum Wage Set To Increase to $10 Per Hour
Today, the Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis, Missouri lifted an injunction that had blocked a St. Louis City ordinance increasing the minimum wage for St. Louis City businesses. This action came...
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