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On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas struck down the 2024 U.S. Department of Labor Rule that substantially increased the minimum salary thresholds for employees to qualify [...]

In a significant ruling that will apply nationwide to all employers, a federal judge in Texas returned the salary minimum for certain overtime exemptions to $684 per week ($35,568 annually). [...]

In yet another blow to the Biden administration's agenda to increase wages for workers, on November 15, 2024, an Eastern District of Texas judge set aside and vacated the Final [...]

On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the Department of Labor's April 2024 rule raising the minimum salary [...]

On November 15, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned the Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule which increased the salary threshold for workers to [...]

Last Friday, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor ('DOL') exceeded its authority when it issued a final regulation significantly raising salary thresholds for the [...]

A federal judge in Texas has vacated the U.S. Department of Labor's final rule increasing the salary thresholds for the 'white collar' overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act [...]

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the U.S. DOL rule that increased the salary threshold required to exempt a salaried [...]

AUGUSTA, ME -- The following information was released by the Maine Department of Labor: In September, the Maine Department of Labor shared - https://www.maine.gov/labor/news_events/article.shtml?id=13014514 that under a new U.S. Department [...]

Lincolnwood, IL -- The following information was released by ISSA--The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association: On November 15, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Allen Smith, J.D. Share Bookmark i Reuse Permissions The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) [...]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The following information was released by the American Society of Travel Agents: Court Ruling Provides Relief to Travel Businesses, Reverting Overtime Thresholds to 2019 Levels. Alexandria, V.A., [...]

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AUSTIN, TX -- The following information was released by the office of the Attorney General of Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton blocked the U.S. Department of Labor ('DOL') from instituting [...]

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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)'s final regulation increasing the salary threshold [...]

CHICAGO, IL -- The following information was released by the office of the Illinois Attorney General: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today reached a $550,000 settlement with Polo Masonry Builders Inc. [...]

Byline: Jorg Luyken Austria's airspace was left undefended for several days last week due to the country's army running out of flight controllers to oversee its main airbase. The Alpine [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the American Council on Education: A federal judge in Texas has struck down the Biden administration's overtime expansion rule, which was set [...]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS): The rule would have resulted in 4 million more workers being eligible for overtime. [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Allen Smith, J.D. A Nov. 15 federal court decision spared HR professionals from having [...]

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL -- The following information was released by the Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI): The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has vacated and set […]

WASHINGTON: Associated Builders and Contractors has issued the following news release: Associated Builders and Contractors today applauded the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, [...]

Byline: SIMON DRUKER Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Texas is blocking a rule enacted by President Joe Biden earlier this year that provides overtime pay protection for [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA): American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement [...]

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following information was released by the Independent Women's Forum: Today, Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) at Independent Women's Forum, issued the [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following information was released by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA): By [ Evan Armstrong ] Washington, DC 11/15/2024 Today the U.S. District Court in the [...]

COLUMBUS, OH -- The following information was released by the Ohio Society of CPAs: The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued its ruling Nov. 15 invalidating [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following information was released by the National Restaurant Association: Today, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas overturned the U.S. Department of Labor [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Allen Smith, J.D. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated [...]

WASHINGTON, DC -- The following information was released by the National Retail Federation: The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the International Franchise Association: The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following information was released by the House Committee on Education & the Workforce: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by the Tax Foundation: By: Abir Mandal Before President-elect Donald Trump proposed it at the federal level, Alabama passed a law exempting overtime [...]

WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by Associated Builders and Contractors: Associated Builders and Contractors today applauded the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of [...]

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The following information was released by the National Grocers Association (NGA): The National Grocers Association (NGA) today welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court for the [...]

During the fall season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete's outstanding performance. This week's spotlight goes to Cooper [...]

Kelly Graves walked onto the podium and wrung his quarter-zip dry. There were moments where it felt like it was going to get away from [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Allen Smith, J.D. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether employers must [...]

M2 PRESSWIRE-November 11, 2024-: Timesheet Portal Highlights How Timesheets Improve Payroll Accuracy and Project Efficiency (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:08112024 Timesheets are vital for capturing employees' time, streamlining the payroll and [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Rosemarie Lally, J.D. Takeaway: Employers should not rely on conclusory language in contracts regarding [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Rosemarie Lally, J.D. Takeaway: This decision underscores the responsibility of employers to ensure accurate [...]

Chicago: Seyfarth Shaw LLP has issued the following press release: Forbes quoted Michael Wexler and Noah Finkel in its article, 'What The Election Means For Stalled Noncompete And Overtime Rules,' [...]

The recent Mayfield v. Department of Labor decision by the Fifth Circuit has major implications for employees across the country, particularly regarding overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Andrea Leung © Gowling WLG There is a common misconception that all salaried employees [...]

Cleveland, Ohio: BakerHostetler has issued the following press release: Partners Matthew Kane and Sylvia Kim and Associates Amy Beverlin and Kerri Sakaue represented McLane Foodservice, Inc. in a putative nationwide [...]

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has announced the state minimum wage for 2025. In Washington, the state minimum wage is calculated annually (and generally increases) based on [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The following information was released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Allen Smith, J.D. Despite legal challenges to the Biden administration's overtime rule, HR professionals [...]

One Shot: Overtime Elite is back for a second season on Amazon Prime Video - the high-stakes, character-driven series will premiere with all episodes on Tuesday, October 29. ATLANTA, Oct. [...]