Articles From Brian M. Dougherty

New overtime rule impacts exempt employees By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, September 2016 On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its Final Rule which made significant changes to EAP and HC employees’ salary and compensation levels. The Final Rule did not make any changes to the salary basis test or duties test. The Final Rule becomes effective on December 1, 2016.
New overtime rule impacts exempt employees By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 2016 On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its Final Rule which made significant changes to EAP and HC employees’ salary and compensation levels. The Final Rule did not make any changes to the salary basis test or duties test. The Final Rule becomes effective on December 1, 2016.
Illinois Pregnancy Discrimination Law By Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, February 2015 What employers need to know about this new law.
Illinois unemployment cases—An overview of the process By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, March 2014 A basic primer of the unemployment claims procedure in Illinois.
Federal successor liability under ERISA and the MPPAA By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, July 2013 This article will explore the history of ERISA and the MPPAA, how successor liability has evolved under federal law and what needs to be proven in order to hold a successor company liable for withdrawal liability.
Navigating the Attorney’s Fees and Wage Actions Act By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, July 2011 The Fees Act is not your typical “prevailing party,” fee-shifting statute. Its inner workings are unusual and this article will explain how to comply with its requirements.

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