Employment Blogs
Judge blocks increase in salary threshold for white-collar employees
A Texas judge blocked the planned increase in the salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions. Employers can pause adjustments but should review current compliance and future updates.
Is your workplace ready for politics?
As election season heats up, political conversations are bound to surface at work. Without clear guidelines, these discussions can quickly lead to tension and distraction. Here’s how employers can keep the focus on respect and productivity during this time.
Are your non-compete agreements enforceable?
A federal court has blocked the FTC’s non-compete ban. What does this mean for employers? Here’s what you need to know to protect your agreements and stay compliant.
DOL increased the salary threshold for exempt employees
The U.S. Department of Labor, or DOL, issued a new rule that has increased the salary threshold for “white collar” or executive, administrative, and professional employees who are otherwise exempt from overtime in two stages.
What the EEOC’s new guidance on workplace harassment means for your business
Workplace harassment has long been a critical issue, affecting employees’ mental health, job satisfaction, and productivity. The new guidance consolidates and replaces the EEOC’s five guidance documents issued from 1987 to 1999.
FTC non-compete ban barely stands
A Texas federal district judge held July 3 that the organizations suing to block the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide will not have to comply with the rule until the litigation is resolved.