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Classifying a Worker as an Independent Contractor vs. Employee Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Department of Labor (DOL) is tasked with enforcement of wage and hour requirements for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires that employees are fairly compensated for all hours worked and provides certain protections from unfair compensation practices.
What to Do When Your Business is Sued: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learning that your business is facing a lawsuit can raise a lot of questions. Although your emotions might be running high, you need to approach the situation calmly and methodically. Here's a brief outline of the steps to take when your business is being sued.
A General Overview of Mechanic Liens for Companies
In a perfect world, contractors would all be paid as agreed upon prior to all completed projects. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world. Once a project is completed, if bills and invoices aren’t paid, what leverage do contractors have against property owners to force payment in court?
UPDATE on the FTC’s Noncompete Ban: What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, there was significant buzz around the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on noncompete agreements. The proposed rule aimed to prohibit employers from imposing noncompetes, which the FTC argued were detrimental to fair competition and worker mobility.
However, in a recent development, a federal judge has dismissed the FTC’s efforts to enforce this ban. This ruling means that, for the time being, noncompete agreements remain valid and enforceable.
Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Bans Almost All Non-compete Agreements: ACTION REQUIRED
On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced a Final Rule banning the use of non-compete agreements with workers nationwide, determining that such agreements constitute an unfair method of competition by negatively affecting competitive conditions in labor markets.
PART III Overtime
Employers take note: The requirements to treat a salary employee as exempt from overtime pay are changing, and they’re changing soon. You MUST take immediate and urgent action to be in compliance with these changes on or before July 1, 2024, or you may be in violation of federal wage and hour laws. Continue reading below to learn what steps you need to take NOW.
PART II HCE Exemption changes
The Department of Labor regulations contain a special rule for “highly compensated” employees who are paid an annual compensation above a minimum amount (per the chart below) on a salary or fee basis whose primary duty includes performing office or non-manual work and who customarily and regularly performs at least one of the exempt duties or responsibilities of an exempt executive, administrative, or professional employee.
Part I DOL Salary Threshold for Admin Exemptions
Employers take note: The requirements to treat a salary employee as exempt from overtime pay are changing, and they’re changing soon. You MUST take immediate and urgent action to be in compliance with these changes on or before July 1, 2024, or you may be in violation of federal wage and hour laws. Continue reading below to learn what steps you need to take NOW.
DOL Exempt Salary Change
If you are an employer in the U.S. with salary employees exempt from overtime wages, this article is for you. You MUST take immediate and urgent action to ensure that all exempt employee salaries meet or exceed the new minimum salary threshold by July 1, 2024.
How To Collect Overdue Money
Late payments are a significant problem for businesses, as they can lead to financial instability and hinder their own ability to pay bills and plan for the future. That is why it is crucial for companies to know their rights and take action when faced with unpaid invoices.