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Tag: 2020

New DOL Overtime Rules Effective January 1, 2020

Saturday, 01 February 2020 by Merritt Green
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that will make over a million more American workers now eligible for overtime pay. Business owners should be aware of this new rule, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The new rule changes the earnings threshold necessary
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Action Required: D.C. Employers Required to Provide Paid Family Leave Notice to Employees by 2/1/2020

Thursday, 30 January 2020 by Merritt Green
Coronavirus Covid-19 Alert
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that will make over a million more American workers now eligible for overtime pay. Business owners should be aware of this new rule, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The new rule changes the earnings threshold necessary
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Andy Baxter Recognized as Super Lawyer Rising Star

Monday, 09 December 2019 by Merritt Green
Super Lawyer Rising Star for Litigation Andy Baxter
General Counsel P.C.’s, J. Andrew “Andy” Baxter, has been selected to the Super Lawyers 2020 Virginia Rising Stars list.  He was designated as a Top-Rated Business Litigation Attorney. Click Here to View Andy’s Super Lawyers Profile! Each year, no more than 2.5% of lawyers in each state are selected by the Super Lawyers research team
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