Volume 24 |January 2025

HR and the Law in the News

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!


I hope you enjoyed a warm and wonderful holiday season. Now, let's kick off the New Year! 2025 marks the 18th consecutive year that FiveL Company will be hosting its annual webcast series for HR professionals.


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UPDATE: U.S. DOL Appeals Judge's Decision Blocking Overtime Rule


You may recall that on November 15th a federal judge struck down the overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). On November 26th, the DOL filed an appeal.
Click here to learn more.

Reminder: The ADA Covers Applicants, too!


On December 6th, the EEOC reminded us that the ADA protects applicants, as well as employees. The agency seeks damages including back pay/benefits/interest; front pay; compensation for mental anguish; punitive damages; and more. 
Click here to read what the EEOC alleges the employer did wrong.  
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Keep Yourself Safe: HR Director Found Individually Liable for FLSA Violations


On November 26th a federal court ordered an employer and its HR Director to pay more than $88,000 in back wages, liquidated damages, and civil money penalties for willful violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Click here to read what the HR Director & employer did wrong.

Worker & Employee (Mis)Classification: Lesson 2.4


A December 3rd headline from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reminds us of two worker classification issues: (1) employee v. independent contractor; and (2) exempt or non-exempt.

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Click here to read why it's Lesson 2.4

U.S. DOL Recovers $41M for Misclassified Workers


If you thought Lesson 2.4 above was tough, on December 17th the DOL published a year-end report announcing, “Since January 2021, we’ve recovered over $41 million in back wages for more than 28,000 workers who were misclassified as independent contractors."

Click here to learn how many states classify workers differently.

OSHA Extends Deadline for Heat Stress Rule Comment


On December 2nd, OSHA announced it was extending the public comment period for its proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor workplaces.

Click here for the new deadline & what's planned for the summer of 2025.

2025 Webcast Series for HR Pros


The results are in! Thanks to nearly 150 HR professionals who participated in this year's survey. Click here to check out the 2025 schedule, topics, and to subscribe.

 
Click here for a full listing of all the 2024 archived events!

This publication does not constitute the rendering of legal advice. Please consult your company's legal counsel for guidance on any matter. 

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