Federal Judge Overturns USDOL OT Rule
On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court judge vacated the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) final rule that increased the minimum salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule, which took effect July 1, 2024, increased the minimum for executive, administrative or professional (EAP) exemptions from $684 to […]
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Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadlines Stayed by Court Order
On Dec. 3, 2024, in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al v. Garland, et al, a federal district court in Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction that stayed all deadlines to comply with the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report for the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The BOI reporting requirements are part […]
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OFCCP Reinstates Monthly Employment Utilization Report for Covered Federal Contractors (CC-257)
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will be reinstating the Monthly Employment Utilization Report (CC-257)for covered federal contractors. The CC-257 report requires businesses with a federal construction contract, subcontract and/or federally assisted construction contract in excess of $10,000 to provide information on employee work hours and employee counts by race/ethnicity, gender, and trade. Each report […]
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OFCCP Releases New Guide to Combat Harassment in the Construction Industry
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released “A Guide to Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry.” Designed for employers, workers and the general public, the guide explains the agency’s jurisdiction in the construction industry, clarifies what harassment is, and offers information on regulatory obligations and best practices for ensuring a harassment-free working environment for federal […]
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USDOL Issues Opinion Letters Regarding FMLA and FLSA
The U..S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage & Hour Division has issued opinion letters addressing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues: FMLA2024-01-A: Discusses permissible use of FMLA leave for the treatment of a serious health conditions when treatment is provided as part of a clinical trial FLSA2024-02: Discusses considerations […]
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Free Cybersecurity Training Sponsored by the Hawaii Office of Homeland Security, Dec. 10-12
Free cybersecurity training sponsored by the Hawaii Office of Homeland Security from Dec. 10-12 is designed to help improve your knowledge of cybersecurity controls and how to implement them. The courses, developed and delivered by the Norwich University Applied Research Institute (NUARI), include: Future courses include: The intended audience range is broad, including business and non-profit […]
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NLRB Ruling Sets Lower Standard for Evaluating Employer Statements About Unionization’s Impact
In the case of Siren Retail Corp d/b/a Starbucks, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision on Nov. 8, 2024, clarifying the test it will use to determine whether employer predictions about the impact of unionization on the relationship between individual employees and their employer are unlawful threats. The test mandates that the employer’s […]
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ES&A Ranked Among Hawaii’s 2025 Best Law Firms
ES&A Ranked Among Hawaii’s Best Law Firms 2025 ES&A has been ranked among Hawaii’s 2025 Best Law Firms for Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, and Litigation-Labor & Employment. The rankings, issued by Best Lawyers®, incorporate client and peer evaluations; to be eligible, firms must have at least one lawyer recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers […]
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Free Cybersecurity Workshops, Nov. 18 and 19
Learn from the experts how to manage risk and protect your organization in this free webinar offered. by CyberHawaii, Nov. 18 and 19l, 5:30-7:30pm, at Kapiolani Community College. Topics include: This free workshop is sponsored by UH Maui College and includes dinner. Class size is limited to 20 participants; register here.
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ELA Webinar: Responsible Social Media, Nov. 20
In our increasingly interconnected world, the influence of social media extends to company culture. In the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) webinar on “Responsible Social Media: Balancing User Rights v. Company Culture,” Nov. 20, 2024, 4-5am (HST), employment attorneys from around the world will explore the interplay of employee rights, privacy, and freedom of expression. Topics […]
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