Age Discrimination Continues to Flourish But There’s Reason for Optimism
Recent college graduate; new graduate; one-to-two years work experience; within 18 months of a graduate school program. Aerospace giant Raytheon’s job postings listed qualifications like these. A class action lawsuit filed in June in federal court in Boston claims those job postings violate federal and Massachusetts age discrimination laws.
Update to Federal Trade Commission’s Rule Regarding NonCompetition Agreements
In its last mailer, Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. discussed the then-pending Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) rule. This rule, which was set to take effect on September 4th, aimed to restrict most noncompetition agreements. However, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has since issued a summary judgment...
Employers Need to Prepare for the Federal Trade Commission’s NonCompetition Agreement Ban
In most of the United States, the default rule for employment is at-will employment, meaning that employees can accept or leave jobs as they choose, and employers can fire and hire whomever they want at their discretion. However, this default rule is subject to exceptions and modifications. For instance, unions often negotiate...
Most Common Pitfalls in Wage and Hour Law Compliance
Wage and hour laws ensure employees are fairly compensated for their work and protect employers from potential legal issues. Non-compliance can lead to costly penalties, lawsuits, and damage to a company's reputation. By addressing these issues proactively, businesses can ensure compliance, protect their employees, and safeguard their operations from legal challenges.
How To Prepare for a Department of Labor Audit
Preparing for a Department of Labor audit is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Many companies believe these audits are triggered solely by employee complaints, but this is a common misconception. Connecticut, New York, and U.S. Departments of Labor regularly conduct random audits to ensure compliance with labor...
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave to Cover All Employees
With Governor Lamont’s signature today, May 28, 2024, and expanded paid sick leave law is in effect in Connecticut.
As of January 1, 2025, Connecticut employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide paid sick leave to virtually all their workers. As of January 1, 2026,...
Minimum Salary for White Collar Exemptions Going Up July 1, 2024, January 1, 2024, and Every Three Years Thereafter
Many more American workers will be eligible for overtime pay starting this summer unless they get a substantial raise.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule on April 23, setting a new minimum salary rate of $43,888 per year ($888 per week) for overtime exemption, effective July...
Transfer Without Substantial Harm Can Be Unlawful Discrimination Says U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a discriminatory job transfer that causes some harm violates Title VII. Prior to today’s decision, the lower federal courts almost all required a transferee plaintiff to prove “material”, “substantial”, “significant”, or some other heightened level of disadvantage.
The Supreme Court’s April 17...
Gary Phelan On Melissa In The Morning Discussing Age Discrimination In The Workplace
Melissa in the Morning: Age Discrimination in the Workplace