The new overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is going into effect, and employers must ensure that their workplaces follow it. Although ongoing litigation concerning the rule is likely, employers cannot rely on potential outcomes in court cases to delay implementing the rule.
The increased salary thresholds for overtime exemptions occur in
WIRTW #725: the ‘sandwich’ edition
It’s been a crazy month. We spent last weekend helping my parents unpack and organize their new apartment in the senior living community to which they just moved. In less than two week we move my daughter into college. Meanwhile, I’m also in the midst of taking and defending a dozen depositions in a contentious
2024 National ILG (NILG) Conference – Closing Day
It’s a wrap – the 2024 National ILG Conference has officially come to an end! The final morning of the conference brought remarks from EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows, a panel discussion with OFCCP Regional Directors and final thoughts from the NILG Advisory Council – all interspersed with inspiring videos from conference sponsors CVS and Pepsi.
2024 National ILG (NILG) Conference – Day 2
After a stormy Orlando evening (complete with a double-rainbow) conference goers awoke to clear skies and a beautiful sunrise to start Day 2 of the 2024 National ILG Conference.
Following a “State of the NILG” update and the presentation of the Lois Baumerich award (congratulations Valerie Vickers!) conference attendees were off to hear from industry
Updates from the 2024 National ILG Conference – Day 1
Orlando, FL – This year’s National ILG Conference started off in traditional fashion with the presentation of the flag and the National Anthem followed by a touching performance from the Childrens Choir of Orlando.
Attending the conference for a second time in her current capacity, Acting OFCCP Director Michelle Hodge opened the conference with remarks
Attorney Pahoua Thao Presents on AI & Data Privacy Policies for Corporate Counsel
Attorney Pahoua Thao Presents on AI & Data Privacy Policies for Association of Corporate Counsel – Wisconsin
On Wednesday, July 31, Attorney Pahoua Thao will give a CLE presentation to an audience of corporate counsel on artificial intelligence and data privacy best practices for businesses. Sponsored entirely by Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, the presentation will take
Join Us at the 2024 HR Legal Summit – Register Today!
Please join us for the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM. This year’s HR Legal Summit will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Summit is relevant for HR professionals, employment attorneys, and anyone who wants to ensure they remain current on legal
Authors Fight Court Order to Produce Pre-Suit Testing Data from ChatGPT in OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit
By Lauren Gregory Leipold and Owen Wolfe
Seyfarth Synopsis: Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge’s recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI. The judge is giving OpenAI until July 24 to respond to
What does Project 2025 mean for employers? Discrimination edition
I promise this post is not political … but we do have to talk about Project 2025.
Project 2025 is an initiative organized by the Heritage Foundation aimed at preparing for a conservative presidential administration after the November election. Its goal is to promote conservative policies and ensure that the right personnel are in
EU Publishes Groundbreaking AI Act, Initial Obligations Set to Take Effect on February 2, 2025
Quick Hits
- EU published the final AI Act, setting it into force on August 1, 2024.
- The legislation treats employers’ use of AI in the workplace as potentially high-risk and imposes obligations for their use and potential penalties for violations.
- The legislation will be incrementally implemented over the next three years.
The AI Act will