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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HSB is honored to have Dennis Gillan as our guest speaker for the Employment Law Webinar series on
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FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses
Yesterday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a much anticipated final rule banning non-compete agreements. The final rule, which is effective August 21, 2024, prohibits any person (including business entities) from entering into or attempting to enter into
DOL Raises Salary Thresholds for Exempt Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has announced increases for the salary thresholds for exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
- Effective July 1, 2024, the annual salary threshold for exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees will increase
EEOC Finalizes Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act
The EEOC issued its Final Rule and Interpretive Guidance implementing the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on Monday, April 15, 2024. The Rule becomes effective sixty days after it is published in the Title 29 of the Code of Federal
Love is Blind.
It’s not often I get to title an employment law update “Love is Blind,” but a recent ruling presents an opportunity to remind employers arbitration provisions in employment agreements are not enforceable when an employment dispute turned litigation pertains directly
HSB Webinar Announcement: FLSA Exempt Salary Rule
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
On April 25, Joseph Dickey discussed the FLSA exempt salary rule, including the following topics:
- Identification and Discussion of Department of Labor’s increased earnings
HSB Webinar Announcement: Navigating Independent Contractor Relationships
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We touched on the new independent contractor rules issued by the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board during our January legislative update,
Meet Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law Team
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is thrilled to introduce the newest member of the employment law team, Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. Joseph brings a unique skill set to the firm. Employment team leader Chris Gantt-Sorenson recently sat down with Joseph so we
HSB Webinar Announcement: Immigration Law Update, Including the Latest on H-1B Visa Filings
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On February 22, 2024, Garrett Steck and Chris Gantt-Sorenson presented on H-1B visa filings and recent changes impacting the employment of foreign nationals, including:
- H-1B lottery
Beyond the Horizon: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Non-Compete Proposed Rules
During a recent webinar, Denny Major discussed the latest updates employers need to know about non-compete agreements and overtime requirements. In this blog post, Denny will highlight key takeaways and considerations for employers related to non-compete agreements.
Over the past