Author Archives: Mary Gemeinhardt

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FTC Non-Compete Rule Struck Down

By: Sally A. Piefer / August 21, 2024 As we indicated in our April 2024 E-Alert, earlier this year the FTC issued a Final Rule which would have made nearly all non-compete agreements unenforceable. The Final Rule was slated to go into effect on September 4, 2024. In addition to making most non-competes illegal, the […]

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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Forum Registration Now Open!

Please join us for the 2024 Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Forum on October 2 and 3, 2024, at the Brookfield Conference Center. In addition to programming, the event offers networking opportunities, an exhibitor hall, attendee giveaways, and the popular happy hours!   Lindner & Marsack is one of the founding members of the Wisconsin Worker’s Forum […]

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EMPLOYERS MUST COMPLY WITH FINAL OVERTIME RULE AS OF JULY 1, 2024

EMPLOYERS MUST COMPLY WITH FINAL OVERTIME RULE AS OF JULY 1, 2024

As we previously reported, on April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an updated final overtime rule, which raised the annual salary required for executive, administrative and professional (“EAP”) employees and highly compensated employees (“HCE”) to be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Despite several legal challenges, the rule […]

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Department of Labor (DOL) Issues its Final Overtime Rule

Department of Labor (DOL) Issues its Final Overtime Rule

By: Sean E. Lees On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final overtime rule, which raised the annual salary required for certain employees to be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  While this rule will likely face legal challenges, it is scheduled to go into effect on […]

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FTC BANS EMPLOYEE-RELATED NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

FTC ISSUES FINAL RULE BANNING EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS. WHAT’S NEXT?

By:       Sally A. Piefer Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are relatively commonplace in the employment context. However, these agreements have been under increasing attack by state legislatures across the country. Shortly after President Biden took office, he issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy and encouraged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to […]

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EEOC GUIDANCE ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT

EEOC GUIDANCE ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT

By:       Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov and Oyvind Wistrom April 24, 2024 On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect on June 27, 2023. The regulation will go into effect on June 18, 2024. By way of background, […]

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Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin Educational Conference

Please join us on May 16th, 2024, in supporting the Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin organization at our annual half-day conference!  Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin, and our own Chelsie Springstead is the current Secretary. We are happy to announce that this year’s focus of education is on “Mental-Mental” claims, […]

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Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council Calls for Department of Hearings and Appeals to End “Hold Open” Practice

By       Daniel M. Pedriana and Justin M. Schuessler Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), which includes representatives from both Labor and Management, voted to approve two separate bills that include potentially significant changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin (Chapter 102), including the administration of the Act. The primary objectives of the […]

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