By Nick Golding and Mark McAnulty On November 15, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas set aside a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that was set to expand minimum wage and overtime eligibility for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court’s decision invalidated the rule nationwide before additional changes were set to...Read More

KDDK has been recognized as one of America’s Best Law Firms in the Evansville Metropolitan area, excelling in 19 practice areas. According to the Best Lawyers® announcement, the rankings recognize “the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers.” To become eligible for a...Read More

By Mark McAnulty and Nick Golding Illinois employers should begin preparing for various changes to Illinois employment law going into effect on January 1, 2025, including amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), Illinois Equal Pay Act (“EPA”), and Illinois Personnel Record Review Act (“PRRA”). Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act 1. Family...Read More

In a win for employers across the country, North Texas’ U.S. District Court on August 20, 2024, issued a ruling setting aside a controversial final rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that effectively bans most non-compete agreements. The Court’s decision invalidated the final rule nationwide before it was set to take effect on September...Read More

Three KDDK attorneys have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America©.  For the second time, KDDK Partner Jeffrey W. Ahlers has been named Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Labor Law – Management. Jeff represents individuals, businesses, insurance companies, units...Read More

On July 23, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania rejected an employer’s legal challenge of the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule banning non-compete agreements and found that the company failed to show it would suffer irreparable harm if the final rule stood. The FTC’s controversial final rule, which will effectively...Read More

On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a limited preliminary injunction staying the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule banning non-compete agreements. The court’s ruling is limited only to parties in that case, however, as the court declined to issue a nationwide injunction. The...Read More

By: Nicholas Golding and Mark McAnulty The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recently published its Final rules for interpreting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (IPLA) and updated the FAQ section of its website regarding the administration of Illinois Paid Leave (IPL).  The nine most significant changes are summarized below. 1. Rate of Pay In...Read More

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule on overtime that seeks to make more workers eligible for minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The DOL’s final rule provides for tiered increases to the minimum salary levels required to satisfy the tests for...Read More

Authored by Mark McAnulty, Carrie Roelle, Joshua Gessling, and Lee Braun Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted a Final Rule that prohibits new non-compete agreements and significantly curtails existing non-compete agreements.  Although the Rule does not specifically prohibit non-solicitation, non-disclosure and confidentiality provisions in agreements, the Final Rule’s broad definition of noncompete clauses...Read More