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State laws on secret workplace recordings vary, with one-party consent states allowing recordings with just one participant's permission, while all-party consent states require consent from everyone involved. Employers can implement no-recording policies, but these must be carefully crafted to avoid violating employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). To minimize legal risks, employers should clearly define their policies, include exceptions for protected activities, and ensure compliance with both federal and state laws. Read More About Can I Secretly Record Conversations At Work? What Employers and Employees Need to Know
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A federal court in Texas invalidated a July 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that had raised salary thresholds for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemptions, reverting them to 2020 levels effective immediately. Read More About Federal Court Invalidates DOL Rule on 2024 and 2025 Salary Threshold Increases Under The FLSA
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A Texas federal court on August 20th struck down the FTC’s planned nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to take effect on September 4th. Read More About Texas Court Orders A Nationwide Halt to FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
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Today DeWitt LLP announced the 28 attorneys from the firm who were included by the Best Lawyers® in America in its 2025 edition. Additionally, three DeWitt attorneys were named as Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 edition. Read More About DeWitt’s Best Lawyers® in America and Lawyers of the Year 2025 Announced
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The FTC recently passed a Final Rule broadly prohibiting noncompete agreements; this article summarizes what employers need to know about the new rule, the status of litigation challenging the ban on noncompetes, and key considerations on how to proceed. Read More About Are Noncompetes No Longer Allowed? An Update for Employers
