Tag: wage laws

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That Employers Are Not Required to Meet Heightened Standard of Proof to Establish an FLSA Exemption Applies

By Ryan W. Jaziri and Jack Thaler; Morgan, Brown, & Joy Mar 19, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 19, 2025

Employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217 (Jan. 15, 2025). In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court clarified that employers […]

What Does the Labor Secretary Do?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jan 9, 2025 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 9, 2025

Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor has renewed both interest and the need to understand the role and responsibilities of this position. That’s especially true for business and the HR professionals who must be aware of and responsive to potential changes. Role of the Secretary of Labor At a high level, the […]