Avery J. Locklear

Dec 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Avery J. Locklear

Ward and Smith Labor and Employment attorneys presented an interactive case study during their annual Employment Law Symposium to provide insights on how the leaders of a hypothetical manufacturer responded to an A/C malfunction in the middle of July, interrupting the production line and causing worker's health problems, when the team is facing a critical deadline.

Nov 20, 2024 | jdsupra.com | S. McKinley Gray |Avery J. Locklear

A federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") rule that drastically increased the minimum salary thresholds for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees (the "EAP Exemption"). Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas halted the rule that was projected to expand overtime pay to millions of workers across the country.

Nov 20, 2024 | mondaq.com | S. McKinley Gray |Avery J. Locklear

Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas halted the rule that was projected to expand overtime pay to millions of workers across the country. Earlier this year, the DOL announced a final rule (the "2024 Rule") that would increase the EAP Exemption's salary threshold in two waves (Raising the Rate: DOL Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Workers - Ward and Smith, P.A.).

Nov 19, 2024 | wardandsmith.com | S. McKinley Gray |Avery J. Locklear

November 19, 2024 A federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") rule that drastically increased the minimum salary thresholds for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees (the "EAP Exemption"). Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas halted the rule that was projected to expand overtime pay to millions of workers across the country.

Jul 24, 2024 | mondaq.com | Avery J. Locklear

The hospitality industry is a fast-paced sector that juggles a myriad of issues from high worker turnover to shortages of workers. In addition to these inherent challenges, the industry must also comply with a multitude of local, state, and federal laws and regulations—especially those regarding wage and hour considerations.