Quick Hits OMB is evaluating a FAR Council proposed rule that would address pay equity in federal contracting. No specifics are available yet, but the proposed rule will contain proposed requirements for... Read more »
During a hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Nov. 29, there was little agreement over the impact the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed overtime rule... Read more »
Cravath announced its new salary scale and bonuses earlier this afternoon, and Biglaw firms are finally weighing in with their own compensation updates. We’ve now confirmed that Paul Hastings — which reported... Read more »
Henry Shapiro discusses recent legislation that will raise the salary threshold for worker protections in New York in “Hike In NY Salary Threshold Lets DOL Take More Complaints,” published by Law360. Subscription... Read more »
Mita highlights another facet of gender bias that many women face in the workplace: appearance. The … [+] way women dress and present themselves can influence how they are perceived and compensated.... Read more »
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (Department or DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would raise the minimum salary floor required to qualify for the overtime exemptions... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new proposed rule to increase the minimum salary requirements for the “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) from minimum wage and overtime... Read more »