April 26, 2024

Employer Alert: DOL Announces Final Rule Defining Exemptions for White-Collar Employees

On April 23 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule which will take effect on July 1, 2024. The final rule updates and revises the regulations issued under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by implementing the exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees (often referred to as the “white collar” exemption)…

April 26, 2024

Employer Alert: FTC Issues Final Rule on Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued a final rule (the “Rule) comprehensively banning employers from entering into non-compete agreements with all workers…

October 23, 2023

Employer Alert: Amendments to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Will Allow Employees to Supplement Benefits with PTO

Beginning November 1, 2023, employees can supplement or “top off” weekly Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits with earned vacation time, sick time, or other accrued paid time off. This change to the Massachusetts PFML Act will enable employees to fully replace their average weekly wages while on leave, so long as they have sufficient accrued PTO…