Law and the Workplace
Rachel Philion

Rachel Philion

Senior Counsel
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Rachel S. Philion is a senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Department, co-head of the Wage and Hour Practice Group and member of the Employment Litigation & Arbitration Group. Rachel defends employers in state and federal court lawsuits and alternative dispute resolution forums against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and breach of contract, as well as wage-and-hour class and collective actions.

Rachel has conducted large-scale workplace investigations in connection with defending clients against pending and potential claims involving misclassification, overtime and off-the-clock work. She regularly counsels clients on workplace policies, compliance and litigation prevention strategies.

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Reminder: New York Minimum Salary for Exemption, Minimum Wage Increasing on December 31

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
As discussed in our earlier post, New York State’s annual increases for overtime exemption and minimum wage go into effect on December 31, 2018. Employers whose exempt “administrative” and “executive” employees are currently paid less than the new salary minimums must either increase those salaries to the new levels or start paying the affected employees … Continue Reading

New York Minimum Salary for Exemption, Minimum Wage to Increase on December 31

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
It’s that time of year again!  New York State’s annual threshold increases for overtime exemption and minimum wage go into effect on December 31, 2018.  On that date: The minimum salary for exemption as an “administrative” or “executive” employee increases from $975 per week ($50,700 annually) to $1,125 per week ($58,500 annually) for New York City … Continue Reading

New York Minimum Salary for Exemption and Minimum Wage To Increase on December 31

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
It’s that time of year again!  New York State’s annual threshold increases for overtime exemption and minimum wage go into effect on December 31, 2017.  On that date: The minimum salary for exemption as an “administrative” or “executive” employee increases from $825 per week ($42,900 annually) to $975 per week ($50,700 annually) for New York … Continue Reading

[Podcast] The Proskauer Brief: Congressional Legislation Update

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Leaves of Absences, The Proskauer Brief Podcast, Wage and Hour
Which federal bills will become law? Proskauer partner Allan Bloom and associate Rachel Philion run through some of the key proposed congressional legislation in the pipeline that we are keeping our eyes on, and provide insight into the potential implications for employers if they pass. We also provide an update on developments from the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading

Texas Judge Denies DOL’s Motion to Stay District Court Overtime Litigation Pending Appeal

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
Earlier today Judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas denied the motion of the U.S. Department of Labor to stay further district court proceedings in the overtime litigation.  The DOL had asked the district court—which has already issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOL’s new overtime rule from taking effect—to refrain from taking … Continue Reading

New York Finalizes New Wage Orders, Raising Minimum Salary Levels for Exemption

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
The New York State Department of Labor formally adopted new wage orders today that raise the weekly salary thresholds for exemption as an executive or administrative employee from the current $675 per week ($35,100 annually) to new levels that differ based on employer size and location. Effective December 31, 2016, the new salary thresholds in … Continue Reading

New York’s New Wage Orders, Raising Minimum Salaries for Exemption, Could Take Effect December 31

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
The New York State Department of Labor is still sitting on proposed new wage orders that raise the weekly salary thresholds for exemption as an executive or administrative employee from the current $675 per week ($35,100 annually) to up to $825 per week ($42,900) for employers with eleven or more employees in New York City.  … Continue Reading

Federal Court Blocks DOL Overtime Rule

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
A federal judge in Texas has enjoined the new overtime rule on a nationwide basis. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Labor is enjoined from “implementing and enforcing” the new rule (which would have raised the minimum salary for most exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees to $913 per week, among other things). The judge noted … Continue Reading

50 Days Until the New Overtime Rule Takes Effect: Ready Or Not?

By Allan Bloom and Rachel Philion on Posted in Wage and Hour
Barring something completely unexpected, the new overtime rules—effectively setting a federal minimum wage of $913 per week ($47,476 per year) for most exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees—will take effect on Thursday, December 1. That Congressional bill to delay the effective date of the new rules by six months?  The President promises to veto it … Continue Reading
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