Authored by Sheryl Skibbe
On Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Justice Department’s additional unopposed request for a 60-day extension to figure out its position on the new FLSA overtime exemption rules.
The stated reason for the government’s unopposed request was to “allow incoming leadership personnel adequate time to consider the issues.” Nevada v. DOL, No.
Continue Reading Time and Time Again
Authored by Rob Whitman
Seyfarth Synopsis: Unpaid interns for Hearst magazines have been rebuffed again in their effort to be declared eligible to receive wages under the FLSA and the New York Labor Law.
In an August 24, 2016 ruling, Judge J. Paul Oetken of the Southern District of New York held that six interns, who worked for Marie
Continue Reading In Final Exam, Court Rejects Hearst Interns’ Pay Claims
Co-authored by Richard Alfred, Brett Bartlett, and Noah Finkel
The Department of Labor’s release of the new exemption regulations appears imminent. As we have reported in a number of posts, these new rules are expected to nearly double the minimum annual salary level required for employees under the administrative, executive, and professional exemptions (currently $23,660 to between
Continue Reading Plaintiffs’ Bar Sets Sights on New Lawsuits Following DOL Rule Amendments
Authored by Michael A. Wahlander and John R. Giovannone
With March Madness in full swing, we interrupt your crumbling tournament brackets to ensure you’re aware of a truly maddening development. California law now makes individuals potentially liable for employer violations of many often-convoluted wage and hour rules.
That’s right—individuals, not just companies, may be liable for wage and
Continue Reading Who Me? Yes, YOU: Personal Liability for Wage Hour Violations
Authored by Alex Passantino
Last week proved to be a busy one in the world of wage and hour policy. First, WHD sent its final rule package to OMB for review. Then, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez testified before three Congressional committees , where he was asked about many DOL initiatives, including the overtime rule, joint employment, and independent contractors.
Continue Reading House, Senate Seek to Stop Overtime Rules
We are thrilled to announce a special blog series, coming soon to this very blog! This series will focus on wage & hour issues specific to the Golden State and will highlight the unique problems raised by California labor laws and litigating California wage & hour cases. As many of our readers are all too well aware, California’s wage &
Continue Reading Coming Soon to the Blog: The California Wage & Hour Series
Authored by Alex Passantino
The Department of Labor has submitted the final overtime rule to OMB for review. Typically, OMB review takes 30 to 60 days. Last year, OMB reviewed the proposed rule for just about 60 days before approving it. On this timetable, DOL is looking at the possibility of a May date for publication of a final rule.
Continue Reading Get Ready!: OT Rules to OMB
Co-authored by Adam Vergne and Kevin Young
On Friday, Seyfarth’s Wage & Hour Litigation Practice Group submitted its comments to the Wage and Hour Division’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. As our readers know, the NPRM signals a potential overhaul to the FLSA’s white-collar exemptions. Seyfarth’s comments offer an insightful response to each aspect of the NPRM. Although not
Continue Reading Seyfarth Submits Comments in Response to Proposed Overtime Rules
Leading employment law firm Seyfarth Shaw has updated its definitive guide to the litigation of wage and hour lawsuits. Co-authored by three Seyfarth partners and edited by the chair of the firm’s national wage-hour practice, Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation is an essential resource for practitioners. The unique treatise provides insight into litigation strategy through all phases
Continue Reading Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys Author the 2015 Update to the Definitive Guide to Litigating Wage & Hour Lawsuits
Authored by Christopher A. Crosman
Just in time for the summer beach reading season comes the 14th edition of Seyfarth Shaw’s publication Litigating California Wage & Hour and Labor Code Class Actions. It contains discussion and analysis of the various types of wage & hour class actions that affect many California employers, and has been updated to reflect the
Continue Reading The 14th Edition of Litigating California Wage & Hour and Labor Code Class Actions Is Here!