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Gary Wheeler

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Labor and employment attorney, tennis and college hoops fan

Joined March 2009
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Good news: Following a recent federal court decision in the Eastern District of Texas, the salary levels established by the U.S. Department of Labor's 2019 Final Rule under the Trump administration remain in effect. The standard salary level is $684 per week, or $35,568 annually.

Major news for employers! A federal court struck down the DOL's 2024 rule on overtime exemptions, reverting to 2019 levels. What does this mean for you? Constangy’s James Coleman and Jason Friedman break down the ruling here: constangy.com/newsroom-newsl… #FLSA #OvertimeRule

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. Major news for employers! A federal court struck down the DOL's 2024 rule on overtime exemptions, reverting to 2019 levels. What does this mean for you? Constangy’s James Coleman and Jason Friedman break down the ruling here: <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/N6G5oIFbVU">constangy.com/newsroom-newsl…</a> #FLSA #OvertimeRule


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After Trump wins, there should never be a POTUS candidate again who can’t do a three hour open discussion, unscripted podcast. There is no better way in this modern world to get a sense of a candidate. The debates are a joke. Trump will have changed everything for the better.


"At this moment, 38 states have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states." Workplace drug/alcohol policies in a legal weed world: 10 easy steps constangy.com/employment-lab…


Recent ruling about tipped employees: Does it provide an opportunity for Florida employers to review and potentially relax some of the stringent requirements previously imposed by the DOL's 2021 Final Rule? tinyurl.com/2s4jh42a


Excited to present on Employee Handbook Essentials at the Labor & Employment Law Workshop on Aug 29! Join us for interactive sessions with meals & cocktails included. Approved for SHRM, HRCI, and FL CLE credit. Register now: constangy.com/events-539


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More to the point, the end of Chevron Deference means the end of this:


ChatGPT and Claude are both bad at Wordle.


Are you about to hire someone as an employee or just retain them as a contractor? My partner, Ellen Kearns, takes a deep dive into the DOL's Final Rule on determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor.

Earlier this month, the #DOL released its Final Rule on determining if worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Constangy partner Ellen Kearns takes a deep dive into the new guidance. Link below. ow.ly/R3Cz50QuaVF

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. Earlier this month, the #DOL released its Final Rule on determining if worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Constangy partner Ellen Kearns takes a deep dive into the new guidance. Link below.

<a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/XnG7oSn3Rc">ow.ly/R3Cz50QuaVF</a>


📢 The U.S. Department of Labor announces a final rule clarifying employee vs. independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Acting Secretary Julie Su emphasizes protecting workers' rights and combating misclassification. Read more: dol.gov/newsroom/relea…


Why? Heard this live and LOUD while traveling today. . . “Spartanburg County 911 conducts monthly tests of County warning sirens. On the first Saturday of each month, the outdoor warning sirens are briefly activated at 1:00pm.”


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As you come together with loved ones, Constangy would like to wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with love and good memories. 🎄 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. As you come together with loved ones, Constangy would like to wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with love and good memories. 🎄 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings

Good day for the older guys at the US Open. Murray, Isner and Wawrinka all won today.


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Employers, before requiring a fitness-for-duty examination, ensure that it is job-related and consistent with business necessity. Constangy partner Frank Shuster provides more detail in this publication. #EEOC #ADA ow.ly/R2cY50LkPl2

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. Employers, before requiring a fitness-for-duty examination, ensure that it is job-related and consistent with business necessity. Constangy partner Frank Shuster provides more detail in this publication. #EEOC #ADA

<a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/vQWEHLFN40">ow.ly/R2cY50LkPl2</a>

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Businesses across the United States are dropping covid vaccine mandates, but they're not talking about it. @bungarsargon and @robbysoave discuss.


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Workplace celebrations? Don't make the same mistakes as the $450,000 workplace birthday party... bit.ly/3xM8z9d

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. Workplace celebrations? Don't make the same mistakes as the $450,000 workplace birthday party... <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/t7YRMc4YVW">bit.ly/3xM8z9d</a>

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Constangy's Jason Friedman shares tips for employers bringing teams back into the office. @BLawInsight bit.ly/38WJcHi


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High court upholds CMS vaccine mandate for health care workers -- what now?... bit.ly/33GukdK

ConstangyLaw's tweet image. High court upholds CMS vaccine mandate for health care workers -- what now?... <a style="text-decoration: none;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://t.co/TmV3k4caJk">bit.ly/33GukdK</a>

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