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Keeping Up with the SPCC Rule

Keeping Up with the SPCC Rule

The existence of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule, which has been in place since the 1970s, is widely known in the oil and gas industry. However, it is important to be aware of changes and clarifications made in 2010 which are of particular interest to those in […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently withdrew a 2021 tipped-wage rule vacated by a federal appeals court in August 2024, officially reinstating the pre-2021 regulation for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

DOL Withdraws 2021 Tipped-Wage Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently withdrew a 2021 tipped-wage rule vacated by a federal appeals court in August 2024, officially reinstating the pre-2021 regulation for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Now-Withdrawn “80/20/30” Rule The vacated “80/20/30 rule” outlined three work categories for tipped employees: Tip-producing work providing direct […]
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Court Halts FTC Non-compete Rule for Plaintiffs

Court Halts FTC Non-compete Rule for Plaintiffs

In a decision that could have major implications nationwide, a federal judge has put the Federal Trade Commission’s controversial new rule restricting the use of non-compete agreements on hold, at least temporarily. Judge Ada E. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction on July 3rd which […]
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What Employers Need to Know About the New HIPAA Privacy Rule

What Employers Need to Know About the New HIPAA Privacy Rule

A new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule went into effect on June 25, that prohibits the disclosure of protected health information related to lawful reproductive health care in certain situations. Employers, as covered entities under HIPAA, must comply with the rule by Dec. 23. Under the previous HIPAA privacy regulations, healthcare […]
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Everything Employers Need to Know About Overtime Pay Rule Changes

Everything Employers Need to Know About Overtime Pay Rule Changes

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently implemented the first phase of a two-step update to overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that will substantially impact American workplaces. As of July 1, 2024, the standard salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions rose from $35,568 per year to $43,888 per year, or […]
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