By: Cody Weyhofen and John Vering
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that seeks to significantly raise the minimum salary threshold needed to qualify for overtime-pay exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). If the rule takes effect, it’s estimated that an additional 3.6 million employees will become entitled to overtime compensation.
[…]
By: Tate Thompson and Curry Sexton
In the absence of uniform laws from Congress or a more robust policy from the NCAA, states continue to look for ways to help their institutions compete in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) “arms […]
Seigfreid Bingham is pleased to share that attorney Jordan May was honored with a 2023 Up & Coming Award by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM).
[…]
Seigfreid Bingham is proud to announce that 17 of the firm’s attorneys were included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
[…]
Seigfreid Bingham was pleased to once again sponsor the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association’s (MIAA) Football Media Day. This event was for the MIAA players and coaches to interact with the media, officially commencing the 2024 football season.
[…]
By: Cody Weyhofen, Mark Opara, and John Vering
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) adopted
a new standard to determine whether an employer’s workplace rules or policies violate employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”). As a result, many employers will need to review and revamp their employee handbooks and manuals to avoid a potential lawsuit.
[…]
By: Cody Weyhofen
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently announced changes to Form I-9 and its related document verification procedures. Although these changes will likely streamline the employee-onboarding process, employers will first need to comply with multiple upcoming deadlines and determine whether they qualify for remote verification procedures.
[…]
Seigfreid Bingham attorneys Bob Bartunek, Emily Crane, Heather Jones, Jamie Maggard, Dan McClain, Neil Sprague, Rachel Sterbenz, and Tate Thompson recently attended the CREW Kansas City (KC) quarterly luncheon.
[…]