Department of Labor Releases Overtime Final Rule
On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the long-awaited final rule on overtime and the salary level threshold for exempt workers. This final rule will become effective on January 1, 2020. Under the new rule, an estimated 1.3 million additional workers will be eligible for an estimated $298.8 million in overtime pay. […]
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on LGBTQIA Workplace Protections
The United States Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear three cases that address whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to workplace discrimination claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Two consolidated cases from the 2nd Circuit (CT, NY, and VT) and 11th Circuit (AL, FL, and GA) involve discrimination […]
Hannah Joins the Team
We are excited to announce the addition of Hannah L. Renfro, J.D. to the Lake Effect HR & Law team! Hannah has over 15 years of experience representing clients on a wide range of matters, including employment litigation; crisis and communication management; governmental relations; compliance and risk management; strategies for hiring and retaining staff; and […]
Trump Era Proposed Overtime Rule: Hurry Up and Wait
Trump Era Proposed Overtime Rule: Hurry Up and Wait On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor released a Proposed Overtime Rule that would increase the salary level threshold for positions that are exempt from the overtime provisions of the FLSA from the current $23,660 per year ($455 per week) to $35,308 ($679 per week). […]
Lake Effect HR & Law Makes a Splash
Lake Effect HR & Law Makes a Splash Lake Effect HR & Law, LLC, to provide comprehensive HR and Employment Law Services Managing the full spectrum of HR and Employment Law needs for our clients. MADISON, WI – Lake Effect HR & Law, LLC, has launched in Madison, Wisconsin, providing the full spectrum of HR […]
