November 18, 2024 by Lenny Segal

Federal Court Invalidates Department of Labor’s New Salary Threshold for Determining Whether an Employee is Exempt From Overtime

In a development reminiscent of what took place in November 2016, on Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal Judge in Texas set aside and vacated the federal Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule that would have substantially increased the minimum salary for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees to be exempt from overtime pay requirements …

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October 30, 2024 by Lenny Segal

Minnesota Employees Have The Right to Take Time Off From Work to Vote in the Upcoming Election and to Serve as an Election Judge

Finally, election day will be here on Tuesday, November 5! While many people already have voted, there undoubtedly will be a lot of Minnesotans voting in person on election day. In Minnesota, employees have the right to take time off from work to vote! Specifically, employees who are eligible to vote in a covered election are entitled to …

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August 24, 2024 by Lenny Segal

Leonard Segal Appointed to the Minnesota CLE Board of Directors

Leonard Segal has been a frequent presenter for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education over the years. So, it was only natural that he would one day join the Minnesota CLE Board of Directors. That day has now arrived. The Minnesota State Bar Association Board of Governors approved Lenny’s appointment to the Minnesota CLE Board, effective July …

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