Non-Compete Ban Halted (For Now)
We wanted to share some important news regarding the FTC non-compete rule with you. As you may know, the rule was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. However, on August 20, 2024, Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas, in the case of Ryan v. FTC, issued a summary judgment order […]
Client Alert: Texas Judge Grants Temporary Injunction for State of Texas Employees
Late in the afternoon on Friday, June 28, 2024, Judge Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas – Sherman Division issued his ruling in the lawsuit filed by The State of Texas against the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the new overtime exemptions salary level regulations. He granted the State of Texas’ request for a […]
Remote Realities: Legal Guidelines for Managing a Distributed Workforce
Tackling the legal challenges of remote workforces.
Texas Registered Agent Services: What Every Business Owner Should Know
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What do the Latest FTC and DOL Employment Regulations Mean for Your Business?
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in employment law, and we know staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for your business’s success and compliance. That’s why we are here to break it down. Understanding the FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements and New DOL Salary Thresholds
Client Alert: DOL Announces New Salary Thresholds
The Department of Labor has finally released the final rule that had been in the works for quite some time. The rule relates to the new salary thresholds for the FLSA’s white collar exemptions (related to overtime). The below was announced by the DOL: “Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the […]
Client Alert: FTC Noncompete Agreements
We just finished watching an open meeting of the FTC. By a vote of 3-2, the Commission voted to approve a final rule that would ban noncompete agreements (as well as require employers to rescind such agreements that are currently in effect). The dissenting commissioners believed, among other reasons, that the FTC did not have […]
CLIENT ALERT – FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Report Filing on Hold?
As the great Lee Corso would say on ESPN College Gameday, “Not so fast, my friend!” We recently sent out a Client Alert notifying you about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that was to go into effect January 1, 2024. On March 1, a U.S. District Court judge for the United States District Court for the […]
CLIENT ALERT: DOL Publishes New Independent Contractor Test
In December 2022, we sent out a client alert regarding the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) proposed rule to reclassify the standards for employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The DOL initially published a proposed rule in October 2022 and held public comment on the rule through early November of […]
Simon | Paschal Selected as Finalist for Small Business of the Year by Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Simon | Paschal PLLC was selected as a finalist for Small Business of the Year by Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The firm is grateful to be nominated for such a prestigious award along side of some other great Frisco businesses. The winner will be announced on February 4, 2022 at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala.
