Wage and Hour Laws

What Are “Stay or Pay” Provisions and Why Is the Government Challenging Them?

January 7, 2025Federal Employment Developments, HR Policies, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

Tuition reimbursement programs and other support for formal employee training can be valuable workplace recruitment tools, but not all employees share the same level of gratitude to the employers that offer them. While some employees may choose t... Read More..

Texas Court Strikes Higher Base Salary for Overtime Exemption

November 18, 2024Federal Employment Developments, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

Once again, a district court judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction blocking a federal regulatory change that presented significant implications for employers. Three months ago, it was the Federal Trade Commission’s regulations invalid... Read More..

$43,888 Minimum Salary Required for Exempt Employees – For Now

November 18, 2024Federal Employment Developments, Wage and Hour Laws

Under new federal regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) effective as of July 1, 2024, employees who are not paid a salary of at least $844 per week ($43,888 per year) are eligible for overtime pay, irrespective of the nature of the w... Read More..

Supreme Court Rulings Bolster Employers’ Ability to Challenge Administrative Agency Actions

July 8, 2024Federal Employment Developments, HR Policies, Wage and Hour Laws

Employers' and business organizations' legal challenges to recent federal agency determinations in the areas of employment, labor, and wage and hour laws have all been bolstered by the Supreme Court's recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprise... Read More..

Alert to NYS Employers: Extensive Paid Break Time Required Daily for Nursing Employees
June 20, 2024 HR Policies, New York Employers, Paid Leave Time, Wage and Hour Laws

Employers face substantial additional payment obligations for employees who need to express breastmilk in the workplace under the terms of a model policy issued by the New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) that implements recent amendments to... Read More..

Pay Protections for NYS Freelance Workers Take Effect May 20
May 10, 2024 New York City Employers, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

New York State’s new “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (FIFA) takes effect on May 20, 2024, adding new legal protections for freelance workers to ensure they are timely paid. In most respects, this new law in New York State aligns with the version that ... Read More..

Rising Pay Thresholds May Impede Classifying NYS Employees as Overtime Exempt
February 29, 2024 Federal Employment Developments, HR Policies, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

With recent increases that took effect January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in New York is now $16 per hour in New York City and the immediately surrounding suburban counties, and $15 per hour in the rest of the state. Connecticut is at $15.69 and N... Read More..

Losing Out on Talent? Offensive Language in Your Offer Letter May Be the Problem
January 25, 2024 Employee Relations, Employer Notice Requirements, Employment Agreements, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

Half of job seekers in a recent Gartner, Inc. survey reported that they backed out on an accepted job offer prior to starting. I remain stunned by this statistic, which suggests to me that employers have some issues with their hiring processes, b... Read More..

Treat Camp Counselors as Employees, Not Campers
August 7, 2023 Connecticut Employers, HR Policies, New Jersey Employers, New York Employers, Wage and Hour Laws

Too many camp directors seem to be unaware of their obligations as employers and particularly the restrictions that employment laws place on empl... Read More..

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