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Texas Court Vacates Biden-Era Employee Exemption Rule

November 26, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

On November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) 2024 Rule increasing minimum salary thresholds for the executive, administrative and professional minimum wage and overtime exemptions.  The Court’s earlier ruling in June vacated the rule only as to the State of Texas as an employer.  This most recent Court decision, however, applies nationwide and puts the DOL’s rule on hold for everyone.

The Human Resource – Do Employers Have Options? FLSA Updates – ICRC-TV – Sept 24, 2024

October 1, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to discuss changing terms of employment and the option of restructuring to address the upcoming increases to the salary threshold.

The Human Resource – What’s New with Non-Competes? – ICRC-TV – Sept 17, 2024

October 1, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to update us on the latest court decisions regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s opposition of non-competes.

Overtime Exemptions: Salary Threshold Increases Issued by The DOL

September 13, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a final rule (the “2024 Rule”) significantly increasing the salary thresholds governing the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees and highly compensated employees

Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-compete Rule | Legal Update

August 27, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

On August 20, 2024, a Texas federal court blocked the FTC’s rule banning most employment non-compete agreements, imposing a nationwide injunction. Although non-competes remain valid for now, an appeal is likely. Earlier this year, the FTC’s sweeping ‘Final Rule’ aimed to invalidate most non-compete agreements, but Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas found the rule ‘arbitrary and capricious.’ As the legal battle continues, employers are not required to alter their non-compete strategies at this time

What to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault in Ohio

August 7, 2024 | Sebaly Shillito + Dyer

Being falsely accused of any crime, especially sexual assault, is a harrowing experience that can have devastating consequences on your personal and professional life.

In Ohio, the legal system takes sexual assault allegations very seriously. If you or someone you know is accused, you can face severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and a permanent criminal record.

If you find yourself falsely accused of sexual assault in Ohio, you need to understand your rights and take immediate action to protect yourself. 

Podcast: Surveillance with a Purpose

August 5, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

How many of you are using camera’s or listening in on your employee phone calls? What should a business be considering if you want to implement this technology?

Podcast: The Status of the FTC Rule on Non-Competes

July 16, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

Who is the Federal Trade Commission and why are they changing the way we use non-competes?

Non-Compete Update: Texas Federal Court Considers A Challenge to the FTC Non-Compete Ban

July 12, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

The Court’s July 3 decision, while only preliminary and temporary, is important because it hints at how the Court is leaning

The Human Resource – Politics in the Workplace – ICRC-TV – June 2024

June 27, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

How much of what your employees are discussing can you control? When it comes to politics, more then you may realize. Karl Ulrich joins Pandy to review how to control and monitor politics and controversial topics during business hours. They talk about what’s permitted and what should employers be doing now to prepare for the upcoming election.

The Human Resource – Navigating Unions – ICRC-TV – June 13, 2024

June 27, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

Karl R. Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Pandy Pridemore discuss unions in the workplace.

The Human Resource – Challenges of Foreign Workers – ICRC-TV – May 6, 2024

June 27, 2024 | Karl R. Ulrich

Karl R. Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer and Pandy Pridemore discuss the challenges of foreign workers in the workplace.