How the New FLSA Regulations May Impact You and Your Company
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its updated Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) overtime regulations on May 18, 2016. The new regulations increase the salary requirements for employees who are exempt under the FLSA—and, thus, not entitled to overtime wages. …
Guidance for New Mexico Employers: Misclassification of Independent Contractors
How a business classifies a worker has a dramatic impact on both the worker and the business. For example, in New Mexico, pay received by independent contractors is subject to gross receipts tax unless a statutory exemption or deduction applies to a…
Update on Challenge to U.S. EPA’s Waters of the United States Rule
As we previously reported in our Fall 2015 ERN,[1. See Joan Drake and Deana Bennett, The Clean Water Rule: Troubled Waters Ahead for the EPA and Corps, Energy Resources Notes, Fall 2015, at 2-6.] several industry and environmental groups have challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s Final…
Employment Law Alert – June 2016
View as PDF Articles: Guidance for New Mexico Employers: Misclassification of Independent Contractors How a business classifies a worker has a dramatic impact on both the worker and the business. For example, in New Mexico, pay received by independent contractors is subject…
New Mexico Mining Commission Narrowly Expands Minimal Impact Permitting Opportunities for Certain Mining Operations
On April 20, 2016, the New Mexico Mining Commission (“NMMC”) conducted a hearing to consider a rule change to the New Mexico Mining Act Reclamation Program (“MARP”) regulations. The New Mexico Mining Association (“NMMA”) proposed the rule change to expand eligibility for…
Meg Meister Named Incoming Chair of Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Meg Meister, a shareholder with Modrall Sperling, has been tapped Chairman-Elect by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as the Chamber’s Vice-Chairman for Membership. Meg…
EEOC Issues New Wellness Program Rules
New Mexico employers that offer or are considering offering a wellness program should be aware that on May 16th, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published the final version of two rules that regulate employer-sponsored wellness programs. The rules provide…
The U.S. Supreme Court Confirms You Can Challenge the Corps’ Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Determination Without First Going Through a Permit or Enforcement Process
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously held that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (“Corps”) “approved jurisdictional determination” (“approved JD”) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) is a final agency action judicially reviewable under the Administrative Procedure Act[1. 5…
What New Mexico Employers Need to Know about the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Regarding Constructive Discharge Claims
On May 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court decided that an employee’s time to file a discrimination charge for an alleged constructive discharge begins to run on the day that the employee quits his or her job (or gives notice of…
Modrall Sperling Lawyers Honored by Chambers USA
Modrall Sperling is pleased to announce that it has received high honors from Chambers & Partners in the 2016 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. A total of…
