Our Top 10 Resources of 2025
Throughout the year, the attorneys at Cranfill Sumner LLP strive to provide the public with the latest updates on North… Read More
Employment Law
Worker Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors (Part III)
Correctly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors is essential not only for complying with wage and hour laws under… Read More
Worker Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors (Part II)
Classifying a worker an “employee” versus an “independent contractor” is not as simple as checking whether they receive a W-2… Read More
Worker Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors (Part I)
Is Your Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor? Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor… Read More
Navigating the Neurodiverse Legal Landscape: What Employers Need to Know
With 53% of Gen Z self-identifying as neurodivergent, today’s employers must adapt to a changing workforce and understand the legal… Read More
FTC Walks Away from Noncompete Ban Appeals—But Not from Noncompetes
After months of speculation, the Federal Trade Commission has officially dropped its appeals in the two cases that struck down… Read More
DOL Ceases Enforcement of Liquidated Damages in FLSA Investigations
The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is a federal law that establishes a standard minimum wage and overtime pay… Read More
Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects “Background Circumstances” Requirement for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held on June 5, 2025, that majority group plaintiffs are not required to meet a… Read More
We Can Work It Out: U.S. Department of Labor Pauses Reliance on 2024 Independent Contractor Rule in its Enforcement of Independent Contractor Misclassification
The saga continues… The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is again signaling changes in how it will evaluate independent contractor… Read More
Hiring Seasonal Employees for the Summer? Catch Up on the Latest in Federal Overtime Law.
With summer nearing, employers across North Carolina and the country are swelling their ranks with seasonal employees. This article aims… Read More
