November 28, 2016
Expect Big Changes in Labor and Employment From the Trump Administration
Since at least the 1920s, Republicans have been viewed as the party of commerce, small government and less regulation. And, to be sure, most Republicans still are. But Donald Trump…
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United States District Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Halting Implementation of New “White Collar” Exemption Regulations
On November 22, 2016, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked implementation of the Department of Labor’s rule that nearly doubles the minimum salary level…
Read More ›November 22, 2016
Dan Handman Considers Possible Labor and Employment Changes Under Trump
Daniel H. Handman authored the Corporate Counsel article titled, “Expect Big Changes in Labor and Employment From the Trump Administration,” looking at the impact of the incoming administration on key…
Read More ›SEC CONTINUES BRINGING ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST COMPANIES FOR RESTRICTIVE LANGUAGE IN CONFIDENTIALITY AND SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS THAT COULD STIFLE WHISTLEBLOWERS In separate actions on August 10, 2016 and August 16, 2016,…
Read More ›In this blog, we have previously covered the United States’ Department of Labor’s controversial efforts to effect a significant change to the so-called “Persuader Rule,” a regulation first proposed by…
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