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The U.S. Department of Labor Announced The Final Overtime Rule
On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule increasing the salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The final rule raises the “standard salary level” from $455 per week to $684 per week (equivalent to $35,568 per year). Further, the total annual compensation level for highly compensated employees is raised from $100,000 to $107,432 per year.
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Congratulations to 20 Under 40 Nominee Elizabeth Bolduc
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bolduc of Bugbee & Conkle on her nomination for the 20 under 40 Toledo program, which recognizes young leaders who have distinguished themselves in our community. Elizabeth has been an attorney with Bugbee & Conkle for a year and a half and has already proven herself to be a leader in that time.
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NLRB Seeks Feedback on Whether Profane and Offensive Language is Protected by Federal Labor Law
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is inviting businesses to weigh in on the issue of whether federal labor law protects employee’s who use profane outburst and offensive statements at work.
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Sharon Fast Gustafson Becomes General Counsel Of The EEOC
On August 8, 2019, Sharon Fast Gustafson was sworn in as the General Counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Serving a four-year term, Ms. Gustafson becomes the first woman to serve as General Counsel at the EEOC. Ms. Gustafson has practiced law in the labor and employment arena since she earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Ms. Gustafson served as counsel for Peggy Young in the pregnancy discrimination case, Young v.
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Toledo City Council Passes City Ordinance To Ban Salary History
As we previously reported, on June 26, 2019, Toledo City Council passed the Pay Equity Act; Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz signed the law on July 5, 2019. The Pay Equity Act is a local ordinance which generally prohibits employers who employ more than 15 employees and are located within the City of Toledo from inquiring about, relying on, or requiring job applicants to disclose salary history as a condition of employment.
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Governor Appoints Jim Hughes Chairman of the Industrial Commission
Effective July 1, 2019, Jim Hughes began a six-year term as chairman and the employee member of the Industrial Commission, replacing Thomas (Tim) Bainbridge. The Chairman oversees all administrative functions at the Commission in addition to adjudicating matters with the employer and public members of the Commission. Mr. Hughes’ background includes serving in the Ohio House of Representatives, the Ohio Senate, and various legislative committees.
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Events
- May 6-10 is the 6th Annual National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in ConstructionRead more
