EEOC Updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

The EEOC’s updated Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, while not the law, represents the EEOC’s interpretation of federal law and provides important, risk-minimizing insight for employers who have received complaints of harassment. Indeed, instituting a prompt and thorough investigation upon receipt of a complaint is usually the first step to help avoid costly litigation, preserve a positive workplace culture and ensure a safe work environment for employees going forward.

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court vacates increased salary threshold for EAP exemptions

A Reprieve for Employers: Court Vacates Increased Salary Levels for EAP Exemptions from the Minimum Wage and Overtime Requirements of FLSA

In a highly anticipated decision, a federal district court in Texas has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) 2024 Final Rule increasing the salary threshold for application of the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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