Russell Dumas Discusses Potential New Wage Bills with Law360

Russell Dumas, partner in the firm’s Jackson office and member of Balch’s Labor & Employment Practice, was quoted by Law360 about numerous wage bills that may advance in the new Congress, and the impact they could have on employers. 

In the article published January 8, Russell discussed several measures that could impact companies if enacted, including the bipartisan proposal to remove taxes on tips. 

In the article, Russell is quoted saying that removing taxes on tips would "be a whole new world" for employers and said, "They're going to have to reevaluate how they do business, how they pay their employees, how it's going to affect their bottom line, the cost of doing business."

Russell noted that questions remain, such as what reporting requirements employers and workers would have under such a policy.

At Balch, Russell focuses on labor and employment and related litigation matters. He guides employers through the evolving legal landscape of labor and employment law by advising companies regarding compliance with state and federal law and regulations and defending employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. His practice focuses on advising and defending management in response to issues raised by the National Labor Relations Board and labor unions.  Russell is experienced in providing day-to-day labor and employment advice; drafting employment documents; litigating traditional employment cases including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment; arbitrating labor grievances; conducting employee training; and advising or defending matters concerning Title VII, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Davis-Bacon Act, National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Russell has been named by The Best Lawyers in America^®, among the “Ones to Watch.” He serves as a board member for the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association and a committee chair for the Jackson Young Lawyers.