Michigan’s New Earned Sick Time Act Set to Take Effect in February 2025
November 25, 2024 | Kaitria LaFleure
Introduction Starting February 21, 2025, Michigan will implement the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), a significant update to the state’s labor laws. This new legislation mandates that all employers provide paid sick leave to their employees, marking a substantial shift in worker rights and benefits. Key Provisions of the Earned Sick Time Act The ESTA […]
Federal Court Strikes Down New Increases to Exempt Salary Thresholds
November 25, 2024 | Kaitria LaFleure
Introduction In a significant legal development, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new exempt salary thresholds rule. This rule aimed to increase the salary thresholds for exemption from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This decision has far-reaching implications […]