Expense Reimbursements May Increase Overtime Costs
The Department of Labor reminds employers that reimbursement payments to non-exempt employees may increase the employee’s overtime rate, unless the payments equal or “reasonably approximate” the actual expenses incurred by the employee on the employer’s behalf.
United States Supreme Court Considers Title VII Reverse Discrimination Framework
Recently, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit regarding the standards of proof applicable to Title VII reverse discrimination claims.
Texas District Court Struck Down FLSA White Collar Exemption Increases Nationwide
On Friday November 15, 2024, Judge Sean Jordan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) “white collar” exempt employee minimum salary increase regulations.
New PA Law Lowers Standard for First Responders to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed into law Act 121 of 2024, which amends the Workers’ Compensation Act by broadening the eligibility of “first responders”
Recommendations for Employer Compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Increasing the Base Salary Thresholds for FLSA Exempt Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new final rule delimiting the exemptions for Executive, Administrative, and Professional (EAP) employees and outside sales, computer, and highly compensated employees who have traditionally been exempt from overtime compensation.
Final Rules Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Aim to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Treasury released final rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Consider Modification of Narrow Certiorari Scope of Review in Act 111 Grievance Arbitration Cases
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to review the Act 111 narrow certiorari appeal standard in a case where a police officer was returned to work by an arbitrator despite egregious misconduct.
Recent EEOC Enforcement Actions on Religious Discrimination Claims
Over the last few years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has seen an uptick in religious-based discrimination charges under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Act 49 of 2024 Presents Optional Changes to Municipal Police Pension Plans
On July 8, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 49 of 2024 into law, which provides the ability to make optional changes to many municipal police pension plans.
Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for Alleging Discrimination Under Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
