The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed quite yet, and the non-compete ban is still expected to take effect on September 4. What Happened in Texas? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and […]

Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited.  The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an employer; therefore, Texas private employers and other employers across the United States will still have the ruling come into effect. How Did This Happen? In […]

A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed.  If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of employees who can bring claims, gives employers a better chance to cure mistakes, reduces possible penalties, and boosts procedural mechanisms that would reduce claims in […]