In the last decade, the popularity of internships has increased significantly. Employers are able to obtain assistance without compensating employees under the guise that the internship helps [...]
In accordance with the FLSA, employers are required to pay full-time employees overtime for any hours worked over the 40-hour a week threshold. To avoid this, many employers intentionally [...]
On December 1, 2016, millions of American workers were slated to receive overtime pay, thanks to the Obama Administration’s finalized overtime rule under the Department of Labor. The rule [...]
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the United States Department of Labor issued new guidelines in January of 2018 designed to provide guidance in determining whether students and [...]
Agreement Not-to-Compete? Is it Enforceable? What Now? What is a covenant not to compete? Covenants Not to Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements are becoming increasingly common in Texas. A [...]
“What is the Family Medical Leave Act?” The Family Medical Leave Act, or as it is commonly known as “FMLA” leave, is a law entitling specifically defined employees with up to 12 weeks of [...]