Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would allow a larger number of white collar workers to qualify for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Read More »Report shows gender disparity in attorney billings
A new report that looks at billing rates of male and female attorneys reveals a wide disparity in earnings.
Read More »Fewer females among associate ranks at law firms
“This should be a red flag for everyone in legal education and the law firm world.”
Read More »Congress looks to weed out ‘patent trolls’
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that aims to curb litigation abuse involving flimsy claims of patent violations.
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Read More »Holiday labor law checklist for employers
In advance of the holiday rush, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration published guidelines for retailers on how to manage crowds and other safety issues during the season.
Read More »Labor laws can trip up lax employers
Businesses that fail to keep track of employee pay and work hours are easy targets for plaintiff lawyers.
Tagged with: Fair Labor Standards Act
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