Almost immediately after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its rule essentially banning non-compete agreements nationwide for all workers, the lawsuits started flying. One of the first cases filed was by Ryan, LLC (Ryan) in the Northern District of Texas on April 23. (Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, Case No. 3:24-cv-00986-E ...
A federal judge in Texas recently held the Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule increasing the annual salary threshold for the exemption provided for executive, professional and administrative employees (the “white-collar exemption”) outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is likely unlawful. For now, the federal judge’s ...
Summer is in full-swing and high schoolers everywhere are looking to fill their time until school starts up in the fall. For many, summer can be an opportunity to get a job and earn some extra cash. Unlike adult workers, there are several regulations employers must follow when employing anyone under the age of 18.
Work Permit: Work permits are not ...
What’s your social media of choice? Are you into the short form videos on TikTok, or would you rather just post a picture on Instagram? Maybe you prefer old reliable Facebook to keep you informed of what’s happening in your loved ones’ lives. Regardless of your preferred platform, it’s no secret the widespread use and popularity of social ...
Summer finally arrived with a vengeance in Ohio this month with excessive heat warnings issued throughout the state. It’s easy to combat the misery of heat and humidity if you can float in a pool or relax in the shade, perhaps with a summer drink in hand. However, summertime heat and humidity can be far less enjoyable and even very dangerous for ...
Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Bradley Simpson, Wyatt Summer Associate
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued its final rule and interpretive guidance concerning the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). Barring undue hardship on an entity’s business operations, the PWFA requires ...
Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Lilly Gullett, Wyatt Summer Associate
In the 2024 legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a law shortening the permissible period for filing wage and hour claims under the Kentucky Wage and Hour Act (KWHA), discrimination claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA), and ...
Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Robbie DeWeese, Wyatt Summer Associate
On March 31, 2024, Kentucky became the 38th state to legalize medical marijuana[1] after Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 into effect (however, Kentucky has not (yet) gone as far as 21 other states which also allow recreational marijuana). With this ...
In 2021, Ohio passed the Employment Law Uniformity Act (“Act”) with the goal of better aligning Ohio’s discrimination laws with federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). One of the biggest shifts to come from the Act was the change regarding personal ...