November 2024 Court Ruling Brings New Uncertainty to Overtime Exemptions
Recent court action has introduced another shift in the complex and ever-changing rules governing overtime exemptions. Most employers are familiar with the basic criteria for exempting salaried employees from overtime pay under federal law. The most common exemptions fall under the EAP (executive, administrative, and professional) categories, which apply to employees who perform specific types […]
Are Non-Compete Agreements Still Legal?
On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas issued a significant ruling that impacts the future of non-compete agreements in the United States. This decision, which prevents the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-competes from being enforced, adds another layer of complexity to an already uncertain legal landscape. In this updated post, we explore […]
New Rule “Banning” Non-Competes: Now What?
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new, nationwide rule against non-compete agreements. The details are available here. My immediate advice to employers is: Take a deep breath and give events some time to unfold. The Rule does not take effect for 120 days, and there will almost certainly be court challenges […]
Michigan Court Stops Big Changes for Sick Leave and Minimum Wage – For Now
Michigan employers have been working with the state’s Paid Medical Leave Act since 2019. For a refresher, you can access the state-required poster here. It provides a good summary of the law and the rights it confers on employees. But Michigan employees thought they were getting even more sick leave rights (and higher minimum wage) […]
Employment Questions for 2021 and Beyond
About a year ago, most employers had to abruptly change their operations. You may have rushed out work-from-home arrangements. You may have been forced to reduce your workforce. You may have sought out PPP loans to keep your business afloat. And while you tried to maintain some business operations through all of this, you had […]
Importance of Depositions in Business Litigation
Most organizations find themselves in litigation at some point in the life of the business. Maybe a disgruntled former employee brought a claim, or you had to go after a customer who didn’t pay—or a supplier who didn’t deliver. Maybe a contract went wrong, or a real estate deal turned sideways. Maybe you needed to […]