In an article for Full Service Restaurant Magazine published on April 9, 2018, Alicia Koepke provides insight on two recent updates to the Fair Labor Standards …
“DOL’s New PAID Program Offers Employers Incentives, But May Not Outweigh the Risks,” Daily Business Review
In a Daily Business Review article published in March 27, 2018, Alicia Koepke provided insight on the Department of Labor’s new payroll audit independent …
Trenam Law Attorneys Recognized As Top Lawyers 2018 by Tampa Magazine
TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been listed as Top Lawyers 2018 by Tampa Magazine. Earlier in the year, Tampa …
Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke Co-Author Article for Chief Executive Discussing Sexual Harassment and Liability During the #MeToo Movement
Employment Law attorneys Amy Drushal and Alicia Koepke co-authored the article “Protecting Your Organization During the #MeToo Movement,” published by Chief …
Alicia Koepke Outlines Strategies for Trade Secret Protection in Manufacturing Today
In the February 2018 issue of Manufacturing Today, Alicia Koepke authored an article outlining effective strategies for companies to protect their valuable …
A Reminder on the Increase in the Minimum Wage and Best Practices on Taking Tip Credits
The Florida Constitution requires employers to pay employees wages no less than the minimum wage for all hours worked. As we initially reported in our October …
When is it OK for Employers to Deduct from Employee Pay?
As seen in Full-Service Restaurant magazine, December 2016. By: Alicia Koepke Restaurants and other employers often question when they can lawfully deduct …
Alicia Koepke’s Article Featured in December 2016 Issue of Full-Service Restaurant Magazine
"When is it OK for Employers to Deduct from Employee Pay?" Restaurants and other employers often question when they can lawfully deduct amounts from employee …
Newly Implemented Changes Adding Pay Data Information to Annual EEO-1 Reports Will Increase Reporting Burden and Potential Liability for Affected Employers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) recently approved the EEOC’s revised proposal to …
Arbitration Provisions in Employment Agreements: The Pros and Cons
When it comes to arbitration provisions in employment agreements, one size does not fit all. Arbitration has significant advantages and disadvantages. Deciding …
Alicia Koepke’s Article Published in Today’s Restaurant News, “Preparing for the DOL’s OT Exemption Changes”.
As seen in Today's Restaurant News - Florida Edition - Volume 20 In an article published in the October issue of Today's Restaurant News Florida, …
Preparing for the DOL’s OT Exemption Changes
As seen in Today's Restaurant News - Florida Edition - Volume 20 By: Alicia Koepke In an article published in the October issue of Today's Restaurant …
Non-Union Employers Have NLRA Risk Too
By: Trenam's Employment Law Team The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) is a federal law governing collective bargaining and protecting the rights of …
New OSHA Rule Requires Immediate Action by All Employers
By: Trenam's Employment Law Team The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule revising its Occupational Injury and Illness …
DOL Announces Final Rule Doubling Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
DOL Announces Final Rule Doubling Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees In our November 2015 Employment Law Update, we discussed the Department of Labor’s …
Risky Business: Using Old Employee Release Forms May Leave You Vulnerable
By: Trenam's Employment Law Team An employer faces many risks when it terminates an employee, including potential claims of discrimination. Having the …
What Employers Need to Know About “Ban the Box”
By: Trenam's Employment Law Team “Ban the Box” or “Fair-Chance Hiring” describes a recent movement that advocates removing the check box appearing on many …
The Affordable Care Act’s Reporting Requirements
By Boyd E. Chapin, III The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) commonly known as “Obamacare” created new reporting obligations in 2015 …
Prep Now for Overtime Pay Rule Changes
Uncertainty over coming revisions to federal overtime pay regulations is no excuse for delaying to prepare for changes that could profoundly affect how workers …
Coming Changes to Overtime Exemptions Rules Will Have Serious Impact on Employers
The Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requires that employees be paid minimum wage and overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an …
