First Major FLSA Deadline Has Passed
July 24, 2024
The first major deadline relative to the FLSA salary threshold has come and gone. That said, it still faces legal challenges and may incur more before the deadline. While a
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Non-Compete Agreements Challenged
July 24, 2024
A federal judge in Texas granted an injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) ban on non-compete agreements, stating that the FTC likely lacks the authority to implement such a
Harassment in the Workplace Clarified
July 24, 2024
In Q1 2024, we took a look at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) proposed guidance on harassment in the workplace. The EEOC has since released the guidance as final.
Paycheck Protection Program Oversight
July 24, 2024
While the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been making several updates to its loan programs and small business services (e.g., the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program, increased surety bond guarantees,
U.S. Supreme Court Deals a Blow to Federal Agencies
July 24, 2024
Federal agencies may lose considerable power to interpret and enforce administrative rules and regulations given the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Loper decision. This decision rejects the longstanding “Chevron deference doctrine,”
Amazon Drivers Deliver Message to Company
July 24, 2024
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers have filed arbitration claims against the company, alleging unpaid wages and other losses related to their employment. The claims stem from accusations that Amazon misclassified
Execs Behaving Badly
July 24, 2024
Federal judge Joshua Kindred (Alaska) resigned after an investigation confirmed he created a hostile work environment. His actions included sending inappropriate messages to employees, engaging in sexual activities with a
Legal Developments in Remote Work
July 24, 2024
There is a trend of employees taking legal action against employers who mandate a return to the workplace. Claims vary but include allegations that return-to-office policies constitute discrimination against workers
Workplace Friction
July 24, 2024
In The Friction Project, authors Robert Sutton (an organizational psychologist) and Huggy Rao (a behavioral scientist) study friction within organizations. Sutton’s premise is as follows: “If we focus on what
Bacon Ice Cream Anyone?
July 24, 2024
McDonald’s is switching gears after its AI-powered ordering system failed to meet expectations. The discontinued system, intended to streamline operations, experienced challenges with order accuracy and customer satisfaction, sometimes resulting