By: Scott D. Wilson September 11, 2025 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has introduced legislation to largely shield franchises from joint employer liability, a rare alliance between both sides of the aisle on a highly contested legal issue that could impact businesses in many facets of the economy. “The American Franchise Act,” co-sponsored by Reps. … Continue reading Bipartisan Joint Employer Bill Offers Protection for Franchises
Category: Fair Labor Standards Act
Department of Labor Seeks to Pause its Litigation over Biden-Era Wage and Hour Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know
A Texas Federal Court blocked the DOL's 2024 rule raising salary thresholds for white-collar overtime exemptions, halting planned increases and raising questions about future changes.
Despite Supreme Court’s Reduction in Agency Authority, Federal Appeals Court Over Louisiana Upholds DOL’s Authority to Regulate Salary Threshold for FLSA Exemptions
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision limits federal agencies' authority in interpreting laws, creating uncertainty for businesses, while the DOL's new salary threshold faces legal challenges.
Game Changers: Preparing for the Future in which Collegiate Student-Athletes are Employees
College athletics face debates over student-athletes' employee status, with legal battles and changing NCAA rules. Considerations include NIL rights and federal lawsuits. NLRB challenges complicate matters.
U.S. Third Circuit Court Says Paid Time Off is NOT Part of an Employee’s Salary Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Third Circuit ruled that deducting PTO for failing to meet productivity goals does not violate the FLSA, as PTO is considered a fringe benefit.
New-ish Test for Worker Classification under the FLSA
The US Department of Labor proposed new rules for determining worker status, focusing on economic realities and six key factors.
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