Category: Legislative

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.

Trump’s Executive Order Ends Diversity and Affirmative Action Programs

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.

Hush, Employers, Don’t Say a Word: NLRB Ends Captive Audience Meetings

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.

Federal Court Rules Salary Threshold Hike for White Collar Overtime Exemptions Won’t Ring in the New Year

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.

No Permits, Just Guns – at Work? (Oh My!)

Effective July 4, 2024, Louisiana residents aged 18 and above may carry weapons without a permit. However, employers can still restrict access to weapons in the workplace. Employers may need to update policies to comply with the new law.