A federal judge in Texas has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) 2024 rule that aimed to increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This ruling, issued on November 15, 2024, has significant implications for employers nationwide. Background The FLSA generally requires employers to pay overtime […]
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Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program Act
Enacted on May 19, 2023, Minnesota introduced the Secure Choice Retirement Program, a significant legislative initiative aimed at providing a state-sponsored program allowing private sector employees to save for retirement. Participation in the program will be mandatory for employers not offering workforce retirement saving opportunities to their employees. The program features an auto-escalation schedule for […]
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Minnesota’s Captive Meeting Law
Effective August 1st of last year, the State of Minnesota released new legislation prohibiting an employer from holding “captive audience” meetings. Details are as follows: Employers must post a notice of employee rights under this law where employee notices are customarily placed. There are no examples of posters provided by the State of Minnesota which […]
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