“Why am I not receiving additional compensation for working overtime?” 1.3 million Americans will no longer be asking themselves this question after the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor submitted a Final Rule modifying the regulations pertaining to overtime exemptions.
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Increased Salary Thresholds for FLSA Exempt Status Expands Overtime Eligibility Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
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Cannabis Industry Employees May Now Pursue FLSA Claims Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
There may soon be a sea change concerning the federal rights for workers in the cannabis industry after what could become a landmark opinion issued Friday, September 20th, by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Employers involved in the cannabis industry are now susceptible to claims alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Protecting Your Trade Secrets in the European Union Posted on: September 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
This past week, the firm’s Denver office participated in Denver Startup Week. We spoke with many attendees about their concern with expanding their businesses to the global stage, especially in light of the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming “Brexit.” Specifically, entrepreneurs asked about how they can go about protecting their trade secrets when they are doing business abroad.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Aggressively Compliant Employers Posted on: September 20, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
It is about to be a New Year! At least, it will be for the federal government as of October 1st, when its new fiscal year begins. Most organizations stress the need for continuous improvement, including in Human Resources. As we approach the end of the government’s fiscal year, business should use this time of year as an opportunity for some organizational “New Year’s resolutions,” such as general house cleaning and a fresh assessment of their risk and compliance strategies.
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