Mitchell Robert Berry

Dec 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Mitchell Robert Berry

Apple, Inc. faces a high-profile lawsuit brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) alleging violations of labor laws. Filed by a current employee, Amar Bhakta, the complaint attempts to paint the tech giant as Big Brother, spying on its employees and prohibiting its workers from discussing their compensation. The lawsuit accuses Apple of systematically invading employee privacy.

Dec 9, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Mitchell Robert Berry

Apple, Inc. faces a high-profile lawsuit brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) alleging violations of labor laws. Filed by a current employee, Amar Bhakta, the complaint attempts to paint the tech giant as Big Brother, spying on its employees and prohibiting its workers from discussing their compensation. Privacy Violations: SurveillanceThe lawsuit accuses Apple of systematically invading employee privacy.

Nov 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Mitchell Robert Berry

As President-elect Donald Trump is forming his cabinet and key leadership positions, the transition team is reportedly considering Andrew Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants (the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr.), as a potential nominee for secretary of labor. Puzder, who was initially chosen by Trump for the post in 2017 but later withdrew, is known for advocating for reduced labor regulations that he argues hinder economic growth.

Nov 14, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Mitchell Robert Berry

As President-elect Donald Trump is forming his cabinet and key leadership positions, the transition team is reportedly considering Andrew Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants (the parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr.), as a potential nominee for secretary of labor. Puzder, who was initially chosen by Trump for the post in 2017 but later withdrew, is known for advocating for reduced labor regulations that he argues hinder economic growth.

Jul 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Mitchell Robert Berry

As of July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) instituted a significant change affecting the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) white-collar exemption. The new rule increases the minimum salary threshold for employees to qualify for the white-collar exemption from overtime pay requirements.