In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter dive into the intriguing intersection of reality TV and employment law. Joined by Troutman Pepper Locke Labor and Employment Partner Richard Reibstein (author of the popular Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance blog), they explore the lawsuit alleging that contestants on the hit Netflix reality series Love Is Blind have been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees — and the real-life implications for other production companies as well as companies in other industries. Tune in for an insightful discussion that blends legal expertise with the drama of reality television.
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Minimum Salary Threshold for Pennsylvania White Collar Exemptions to Increase in 2021 and Beyond
By Lee Tankle, Jonathan Gilman & Christopher Moran on
Posted in Salaries
Q: Did the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry amend regulations to increase the minimum salary employees must receive in 2021 and beyond?
A: The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently amended Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) regulations to increase the minimum salary employees must receive in 2021 and beyond to qualify for one of the so-called “white collar” (i.e., executive, administrative, and professional) exemptions from overtime pay. The final rule became effective on October 3 after its publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Consequently, the state overtime regulations under the PMWA will now differ from the federal overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in two important ways. First, starting on October 3, 2021, the PMWA will require a higher minimum salary than required by federal law. Second, the minimum salary required under the PMWA will adjust automatically every three years starting in 2023.
Complying with the Department of Labor’s Proposed Overtime Regulations
By Rogers Stevens on
Q. I heard that the United States Department of Labor is planning to raise the salary threshold for exempt status again. What is the new rule and when does my company have to comply?
A. On March 7, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its long-anticipated proposed rule that would…