In the recent case of Perez vs. Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the Supreme Court issued their final ruling on March 9, 2015, stating that the Department of Labor (DOL) had the right to change its interpretation, with or without public comment or notice, of the law pertaining to the administrative exemption under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). (more…)
In the ever-changing and fast paced professional world we work in, one thing we must always be aware of is how our polices and procedures reflect the constantly evolving culture we live in. Federal and State labor and employment law is therefore, always changing and being updated to adapt and change to mirror these factors. (more…)
In a recent post on an upcoming employment and labor law update, we discussed a new regulation prohibiting Federal Contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender, a regulation set to take effect on April 4, 2015. What if you don’t meet the qualifications of a Federal Contractor? Do these rules pertaining to discrimination still apply to you? (more…)
Many employers are required by law to adhere to either state or federal employment law governing anti-discrimination in the workplace. Factors determining these requirements include organization size, industry, and location, but the guidelines remain fairly consistent across the board. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that Federal Contractors will be prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender. This change is to take effect on April 4, 2015. (more…)
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