Posts Tagged ‘Stacy W. Thomsen’
Missed a Paycheck Deadline? The Cost Isn’t Worth the Treble
Employers operating in Massachusetts face some of the nation’s most stringent requirements regarding the timing and frequency of wage payments. The Massachusetts Wage Act (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148) mandates prompt payment of wages, with severe penalties for even minor delays. Recent case law, including Reuter v. City of Methuen and Turgut v. Hitachi Rail…
Read MoreSeventh Circuit Decision Clarifies Standards for FLSA Overtime Cases
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals[1] recently clarified the evidentiary bar for employees bringing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claims, requiring employees to provide specific, detailed evidence of their work hours and duties at the summary judgment stage, even when employers fail to keep accurate time records under the FLSA. As the Court of…
Read MoreWhat Texas Court’s Decision on Non-Competes Means for Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ambitious attempt to implement a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements (with limited exceptions) has hit a significant legal roadblock. On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling that permanently enjoins the enforcement of the FTC’s proposed ban on a nationwide…
Read MoreTerminating Employees? Ignoring State And Local Wage Laws Can Cost You
Terminating employees can be a daunting task. Failing to follow your state or local rules when terminating an employee can make the task exponentially more difficult and expensive. When a business plans on firing or laying off an employee (known as “involuntary termination”) it is imperative business owners consult state and local laws prior to…
Read MoreProactive Protections Against CIPA Mass Arbitrations? Updated Terms of Use
Businesses operating public facing websites that employ data analytics software to track users’ website interactions must be aware of a novel use of the California Information Privacy Act (“CIPA”) that has taken the plaintiffs’ bar by storm. Specifically, class action complaints and demands have been filed in abundance under California Penal Code Section 631, California’s…
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