Client Alerts

DOL’s Final Rule Increases Salary Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the new final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which updated and revised the regulations for determining whether certain salaried employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor .

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ISSUED A FINAL RULE BANNING NONCOMPETE

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning non-compete agreements and introducing pivotal changes designed to promote fair competition and employee mobility across various industries. Key Aspects of the FTC’s Final Rule Effective Date: The Final Rule will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. This grace period .

OSHA Clarifies Workers Inspections Walkaround Representative Designation Process

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its regulation that amends the Representatives of Employers and Employees provisions, which will enter effect on May 31, 2024. This change, detailed in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024, signifies an important development in workplace safety inspection procedures and representation of employees. In Puerto Rico, .

Close Look at Puerto Rico’s New Remote Work Law

On January 17, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law House Bill No. 1745, which aims to facilitate the implementation of remote work in the private sector rendering services that do not have a nexus with Puerto Rico and encourage the establishment of air carrier operations in Puerto Rico. The bill addresses several .

Client Alerts

DOL’s Final Rule Increases Salary Threshold for FLSA Exemptions

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the new final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which updated and revised the regulations for determining whether certain salaried employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor .

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ISSUED A FINAL RULE BANNING NONCOMPETE

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning non-compete agreements and introducing pivotal changes designed to promote fair competition and employee mobility across various industries. Key Aspects of the FTC’s Final Rule Effective Date: The Final Rule will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. This grace period .

OSHA Clarifies Workers Inspections Walkaround Representative Designation Process

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its regulation that amends the Representatives of Employers and Employees provisions, which will enter effect on May 31, 2024. This change, detailed in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024, signifies an important development in workplace safety inspection procedures and representation of employees. In Puerto Rico, .

Close Look at Puerto Rico’s New Remote Work Law

On January 17, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law House Bill No. 1745, which aims to facilitate the implementation of remote work in the private sector rendering services that do not have a nexus with Puerto Rico and encourage the establishment of air carrier operations in Puerto Rico. The bill addresses several .