Feeling confused about the new DOL overtime regulations? Wondering what it means to be “exempt”? You are not alone! Wage and hour claims are among the fastest growing types of claims against employers – and are often the most costly. Class action lawsuits are becoming more and more prevalent, and state and federal agencies have… More
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FLSA Poster revised 7/16- Time to Print and Replace!
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new FLSA poster, available for download at https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/minwage.pdf .
Women’s Power Conference- August 25
Let me know if you would like to attend! I may be able to access a few guest passes. Shulman Rogers is excited to sponsor the 2016 Women’s Power Conference on August 25th. Our own Nancy Regelin will be Co-Chair of the event again this year. For more information on the conference and to register,… More
Gender Identity Workplace Implications, and EEOC Poster Penalties
Gender Identity Controversy Reaches A Bathroom Near You As you have probably seen in the news, North Carolina’s controversial House Bill 2, limiting multiple occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities to use only by persons based on their biological sex, has sparked a huge controversy. In early May, the EEOC issued a fact sheet entitled “Bathroom… More
Free Seminar: Nonprofits and the new FLSA and MoCo paid sick leave obligations
Lunch & Learn: Keeping it Legal NEW EVENT! What Nonprofits Need to Know About the New FLSA Overtime Rules Tuesday July 26, 12:00-1:30pm Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD 20852 Two recent changes in employment law have the potential to profoundly impact nonprofits. 1) New FLSA exemption rules mean that employees… More
Persuader Rule– Put On Hold
For those of you sweating the July 1 deadline— you can breathe a sigh of relief! Earlier today a federal court in Texas enjoined the Department of Labor’s “persuader” rule. The injunction is applied nationwide. This is not over– the DOL will likely appeal, and the injunction does not fully dispose of the case. Stay… More
ALERT- Trade Secrets and DC Wages
New Federal Law REQUIRES UPDATED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 grants federal protection for trade secret misappropriation. It requires that the party bringing a civil action be (1) the owner of the trade secret and (2) that the trade secret be “related to a product or service used or intended to… More
FLSA Changes Will Likely Be Impleted THIS FALL
The latest word from the Department of Labor (DOL) is that the long-discussed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — significantly increasing the salary basis threshold for most exemptions — will be finalized by July 2016. The regulations will likely be effective 60 days later, or September 2016. What does this mean for employers? It’s… More
EEOC Policy Change — Will Now Release Employer’s Position Statement
Through a simple press release, the EEOC has announced that it will now release to the charging party (employee) position statements submitted by the employer. The employee will also be given a chance to respond after reviewing the company’s position. In the past, the employee could not access the employer’s position statement except through a… More
HR for Start Ups
Employment Roundtable: Things You Should Know To Avoid Human Resource Headaches If you own or work for a small business, employment laws can be one of your most pressing challenges. Some laws apply to companies with 25 or fewer employees while others kick in as soon as you hire your first employee. And the never-ending acronyms –… More