On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule revising some of the requirements for eligibility for overtime. The new rule increases the salary threshold to qualify for an exemption from federal...
KM&M is proud to announce that entertainment labor attorney and executive David Korduner has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Mr. Korduner has nearly 30 years of experience in the entertainment labor field,...
An EB-1A green card is a great option for those who qualify because of its many benefits. However, it is a limited category available only to certain applicants with extraordinary abilities. The requirements are stringent,...
Many settlement agreements contain non-disclosure and/or non-disparagement clauses to deter employees from revealing information about their claim and causing further damage to an employer. However, several states have...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final guidance on harassment in the workplace on April 29, 2024. The document titled, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” discusses how...
Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a lottery for H-1B visas. These nonimmigrant visas are available to foreign workers in highly skilled positions in specialized occupations....
Employers should be aware of a new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that may make it easier for some plaintiffs to sue for discrimination. The lawsuit involved a plaintiff who alleged sex discrimination in a job transfer. The...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a final rule banning non-competes for the vast majority of the workforce in the U.S. Many states already discourage the use of non-competes, limiting the duration, geographic...
On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The rule clarifies employer obligations to provide reasonable...
New York State recently became the first state to give pregnant employees paid time off to obtain prenatal medical care. As part of the budget passed on April 20, 2024, the state expanded its paid sick leave law. Employers...