On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its long-awaited rule intending to promote competition nationwide. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., and attorney Shorav Kaushik discuss what this new rule means for employers and what developments can be expected in the coming months challenging this new regulation. Timeline In January of 2023, the … [Read more...] about FTC Issues Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
Employment News
EEOC’s Final Rule Implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Expands Protections
On April 15, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its Final Rule which implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and provides interpretative guidance for both employers and employees. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., has kept abreast of both the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act and the EEOC’s Proposed Rule. She details what the EEOC’s … [Read more...] about EEOC’s Final Rule Implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Expands Protections
U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule is Expected to Take Effect July 1, 2024
UPDATE: This week, the United States Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule takes effect. The Rule restores and extends overtime protections for an estimated 3.6 million salaried workers. On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced its Final Rule (the “Rule”) to restore and extend overtime protections for approximately 3.6 million salaried-workers. Per the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule is Expected to Take Effect July 1, 2024
U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule
On March 8, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s 2023 Final Rule on Joint Employer Status, which was scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., previously reviewed the NLRB’s 2023 Final Rule, which established a new standard for determining … [Read more...] about U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule
Lehigh County Passes New Non-Discrimination Ordinance
On February 26, 2024, the Lehigh County Public Information Office published a press release announcing recently signed legislation that establishes a county-wide non-discrimination ordinance. Approved by the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners, this new legislation is intended to protect Lehigh County residents and employees from discrimination in employment, housing, education, healthcare, … [Read more...] about Lehigh County Passes New Non-Discrimination Ordinance
U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Reintroduces The Longstanding Economic Reality Test in Worker Classification Matters
The United States Department of Labor published its Final Rule on January 10, 2024 governing the classification of independent contractors. Taking effect next month, the Final Rule reintroduces standards that are more consistent with judicial precedent. This new standard is enacted to avoid the misclassification of workers and ensure that workers receive due protections under the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Reintroduces The Longstanding Economic Reality Test in Worker Classification Matters
