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Business and Financial Services

DOL Issues Final Regulations to Update FLSA White Collar Exemptions

The U.S. Department of Labor’s final regulations updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white-collar” exemptions signal important changes for how employers classify employees as exempt from overtime. In his analysis, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. explains that the rule primarily raises the salary threshold required for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify as exempt—meaning more employees may become eligible for overtime pay if their…

September 24, 2019

Divorce and Family Law

Emily R. Nerino Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman welcomes associate Emily Nerino to its family law and domestic relations practice, bringing hands-on judicial clerkship experience from the Arlington County Circuit Court.

September 23, 2019

Appellate

The Equitable Maxims: A Primer

In this article, Raighne Delaney and Juanita Ferguson discuss the 19 equitable maxims and origin of equity.

September 19, 2019

Business and Financial Services

Employers Take Heed: DOL Reiterates You Cannot Delay FMLA Designation Beyond Five Business Days

Employers do not have discretion to delay Family and Medical Leave Act designation once they have enough information to know that an employee’s leave qualifies. Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. explains that qualifying leave must be designated as FMLA leave when the facts support it, regardless of whether an employer or employee would prefer a different arrangement. The article focuses on the employer’s obligation to recognize qualifying leave and apply the law correctly,…

September 18, 2019

Business and Financial Services

Can an Employee Who Quits Receive Unemployment Benefits

A common employment law question is whether an employee who quits can still qualify for unemployment benefits—and the answer is not a simple yes or no. In his analysis, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. explains that eligibility typically depends on the reason for the separation, with a key distinction between voluntary resignation and leaving for legally recognized “good cause.” While unemployment benefits are generally intended for individuals who lose their jobs through…

September 10, 2019

Employment Law

Wage-Hour Mishap Creates Unsavory Stew for Prominent Restaurant Group

Wage-and-hour compliance issues can escalate quickly, particularly in industries where pay practices are more complex and heavily regulated. In his analysis, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. highlights how a prominent restaurant group faced significant legal exposure after failing to properly follow wage and hour requirements. The situation underscores a common question employers face: what small payroll or classification mistakes can turn into major liability? Taylor’s…

September 3, 2019

Litigation

Ignoring the Courts: A Contextual Analysis of Administrative Nonacquiescence

September 2, 2019

Eleven Attorneys from Bean, Kinney & Korman Listed in 2020 Best Lawyers in America

Bean, Kinney & Korman earned eleven recognitions in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America edition, with attorneys honored across eight practice areas including family law, construction, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.

August 15, 2019

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Business and Financial Services

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

Employers facing wage-and-hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have several legal defenses available to reduce or avoid liability, particularly in unpaid overtime cases. The article outlines common strategies, including challenging employee classification, disputing the number of hours worked, and relying on accurate payroll and timekeeping records. It also highlights the importance of the “good faith” defense, which can limit or eliminate liquidated (double) damages if an…

August 9, 2019