Posts in Employer Defense

Jul 14 The U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies Application of the Retail or Service Commission Sales Exemption under the FLSA

On June 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new opinion letter regarding the retail or service commission ...

Jul 10 The United States Department of Labor Issues New Opinion Letter on Third Party Payments to Employees

On June 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new opinion letter regarding compensation of employees by third ...

Jul 10 United States Department of Labor Suspends Imposition of Liquidated Damages in its FLSA Investigations During Pandemic

On June 24, 2020, the United States Department of Labor issued a memorandum announcing a policy change among its Wage and Hour ...

Jul 09 Eighth Circuit Reverses Trial Court on Issue of LGBTQ Protection under Title VII Following the Supreme Court's Decision in Bostock

On July 6, 2020, in Horton v. Midwest Geriatric Management, LLC , the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s ...

Sep 17 Missouri Final Wage Payment Law

Missouri law requires that final wages be paid to an employee upon the end or termination of employment. An employer who fails to ...

Feb 09 Sex Stereotyping Ruling from the Eighth Circuit

Lewis v. Heartland Inns of America, L.L.C. , No. 08-3860 (8th Cir. Jan. 21, 2010) Contributor - Jessica Cervenka The United States ...