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Jan 20, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Patrick Cain |Daniel Goldstein |Ian Jones
[co-author: Isabella Loarte-Ciudad]On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously resolved a split among federal Circuit Courts and found employers need only demonstrate by a “preponderance of the evidence” standard that an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Matthew Clarke |Yash B. Dave |Ian Jones
For employers, the holiday season often includes hosting annual parties, catering office luncheons, or distributing end-of-year gifts and bonuses. However, with these good tidings and cheers comes potential liabilities. Office PartiesWith respect to holiday parties and office gatherings, employers should take steps to minimize potential liability: Attendance Should Be Voluntary: Make it clear that attendance is optional.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Yash B. Dave |Ian Jones |Madison S. Mahaffy
The Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requires covered
employers to pay employees overtime compensation at the rate of one
and one-half times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked
over 40 in a workweek, unless the employee qualifies for an
exemption.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Yash B. Dave |Ian Jones |Madison S. Mahaffy
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires covered employers to pay employees overtime compensation at the rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, unless the employee qualifies for an exemption.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Ian Jones |Francis Nolan
Beginning in late 2023, plaintiffs have filed dozens of putative class action lawsuits against companies that sell tickets to entertainment venues and events in New York. These suits arise from allegations that companies are imposing “surprise” service fees in connection with tickets sold via venue websites.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Francis Nolan |Ian Jones
Beginning in late 2023, plaintiffs have filed dozens of putative class action lawsuits against companies that sell tickets to entertainment venues and events in New York. These suits arise from allegations that companies are imposing “surprise” service fees in connection with tickets sold via venue websites.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Patrick Cain |Matthew Clarke |Yash B. Dave |Ian Jones
On March 8, 2024, the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas invalidated the recently issued final
rule for establishing joint employer status under the National
Labor Relations Act ("NLRA").
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Amy Albanese |Ian Jones |Francis Nolan
On February 15, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a Report and Order (Order) that attempts to clarify the rules for revoking consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Most notably, the FCC codified that a consumer can revoke consent using “any reasonable means.” The FCC also announced new rules governing the amount of time callers and texters have to honor revocations of consent.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Ian Jones |Matthew Clarke |Yash B. Dave |Kathryn Lundy
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
published its Final Rule amending the criteria used to determine
whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent
contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final
Rule is available here. While the Final Rule goes into effect
March 11, 2024, legal challenges are expected and may impact when
or if the Final Rule takes effect.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Matthew Clarke |Yash B. Dave |Ian Jones
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule amending the criteria used to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is available here. While the Final Rule goes into effect March 11, 2024, legal challenges are expected and may impact when or if the Final Rule takes effect.
