Partner Michael Reed, whose practice includes employment disputes, will speak at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) 2025 Annual Meeting’s Labor and Employment Law Section Program on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the New York Hilton Midtown. The half-day program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Michael’s session, “Wage and Hour Update,” will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Sutton North, the Second Floor of the conference venue.
Michael and his co-presenters will provide an in-depth overview of the significant changes and updates in wage and hour laws for 2024. Key topics include:
- The impact of the latest regulatory developments, including updated guidance on the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- The impact of increases in the minimum wage and overtime exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.
- Recent Supreme Court decisions on evidentiary standards in FLSA exemption cases.
Attendees will also gain valuable insights into the practical challenges of litigating wage and hour claims in federal and state courts. The presentation will address trending claims for plaintiffs, class waivers, arbitration agreements, and settlements via Rule 68. Additionally, the panel will discuss the latest developments in New York Labor Law claims, including:
- Challenges to Article III standing in cases under the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
- NYLL §§191 and 198 “Manual Worker” pay frequency claims.
This session emphasizes the importance of proactive compliance and a comprehensive understanding of wage and hour laws for 2024, offering perspectives from both plaintiff and management attorneys.
We encourage all attendees to join Michael Reed for this informative and timely discussion. For more information about the NYSBA 2025 Annual Meeting and to register, please visit the NYSBA website.