It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for compliance, here is a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in August and a checklist of the essential items you should consider addressing in September and beyond.
| _____ | Reassess your non-compete policies in light of a major court decision. A Texas federal court just struck down the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competition agreements on a nationwide basis. While there is a slim chance the rule could be resurrected by a federal appeals court in the future, what’s for certain after the August 20 ruling is that you will not have to comply with the rule by September 4 as originally scheduled. Click here to learn more about this significant development and what you should do now. |
| _____ | Be prepared for hurricanes and other workplace disasters. Our detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2024, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. Here are the most critical issues you need to be aware of during preparation and recovery. |
| _____ | Track lawsuits challenging the federal overtime rule. If one Texas employer has its way, we wouldn’t be fighting over whether the Department of Labor has the right to raise the floor of the salary basis test for... |
Tehran – Saba: The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the subversive actions taken by the rulers of Abu Dhabi against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Last night, Tasnim News Agency reported that the...