Seigfreid Bingham News & Blog
Department of Labor Proposes Rule That Would Entitle Millions of Employees to Overtime Compensation
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.
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Missouri Enacts Progressive Name, Image, and Likeness Law
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, […]
Jordan May Named MLM Up & Coming Lawyer of 2023
Seigfreid Bingham is pleased to share that attorney Jordan May was honored with a 2023 Up & Coming Award by Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM).
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17 Seigfreid Bingham Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
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.
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Seigfreid Bingham Proud to Again Support MIAA Media Day
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.
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EEOC Issues Proposed Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
By: Shannon Johnson
As explained in our previous client alert, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), effective June 27, 2023, requires public and private sector employers with at least 15 employees to make reasonable accommodations for employees or applicants with known limitations related to or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, absent undue hardship. The PWFA did not define what constitutes a reasonable accommodation, and Congress required the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) to propose regulations by the end of the year to provide examples of reasonable accommodations, among other things.
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