Dear Attorney Bob,

Our hotel has a policy requiring employees to repay certain training costs and new hire bonuses if they leave the company within a set period. With recent updates from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), I’m concerned this could be considered a “Stay or Pay” clause that violates employment laws. Can you explain what’s going on with these types of agreements, and whether our policy is still lawful?
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Sincerely,
Nervous in Neenah

Dear WHLA Members,
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We are reaching out to highlight crucial updates from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel that affect "Stay or Pay" clauses and non-compete provisions in employment agreements.

Dear Attorney Bob,

I’ve been hearing about changes to the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime exemption rules for 2024, and I’m concerned about how these changes will affect our business, especially our salaried employees. What do we need to know, and how do we stay compliant with the new regulations?
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Sincerely,
Preparing in Pewaukee

Dear Attorney Bob,

I’ve heard that there’s a new law requiring businesses to file reports with the government about their ownership, but I’m not sure what I need to do or when the deadlines are. Can you explain what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is and what our company needs to do to comply? I’m concerned about the potential penalties if we miss something.
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Sincerely,
Anxious in Appleton