You may have heard that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) put out new rules about independent contractors. Former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said these … Read more
DOL Proposes Rule to Distinguish Independent Contractors From Employees
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule last week that will change the way in which independent contractors are distinguished from … Read more
Wage and Hour Considerations When Developing Modified Work Arrangements in Light of COVID-19
Whether it is to provide an accommodation to a work schedule request, reduce costs in light of the economic impact of COVID-19, or enhance safety and … Read more
New DOL Guidance on Compensation Issues Related to Remote Work
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor recently published new guidance for employers, focusing on compliance under the Fair Labor Standards … Read more
New US Overtime Rule Pushes Pay Threshold to $35,568
The US Department of Labor announced today new overtime pay rules that will make 1.3 million more workers eligible for time and a half. Beginning Jan. 1, … Read more
You Need to Prepare Now For the New OT Rules
Late last month, the IRS released a draft of the 2020 form W-4. The IRS is now accepting comments and suggestions before issuing a “near final” draft next … Read more
DOL Proposes New OT Pay Threshold Affecting 1.3 Million More Workers
An additional 1.3 million workers could be eligible for overtime pay under a new compensation threshold proposed by the US Department of Labor. The DOL is … Read more
HR 101: A Brief Guide to Frequently Asked Pay Questions
What happens when you mess with people’s money? Nothing good. Employees get confused, frustrated, and angry. HR professionals get frantic and overwhelmed. … Read more
Labor Department Ends 20% Rule for Tipped Workers
Last week, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) issued a FLSA-related opinion letter of special significance to hospitality employers. FLSA2018-27 … Read more
California Employers Must Pay For Expected Off-the-Clock Time
California employers who regularly have their hourly workers do brief, after-hours tasks must pay them for the time, the state’s Supreme Court said … Read more
US Labor Department Announces FLSA Amnesty Program
What if I told you that conducting a wage-and-hour audit and discovering a Fair Labor Standards Act violation could save you money? “Uh, Eric. Is the air … Read more
Before You Settle a FLSA Claim Out of Court, Read This
It is widely understood that the vast majority of lawsuits settle before trial. From a company’s perspective, early resolution ensures certainty and limits … Read more
DOL Announces New Test For Paying Interns
Last week the U.S. Department of Labor announced it was changing its test for whether a company needs to pay its interns. Before we get to the new test, … Read more
If You Pay Minimum Wage, You Can Keep the Tips
A few years back, some restaurants around the country made headlines by paying their waitstaff more than minimum wage and putting the kibosh on customer … Read more
Facing a Misclassification Claim? Here Are Some Ways to Get Your Insurance to Pay
Most businesses, and startups in particular, need to keep costs down. Workers either cannot or do not want to work traditional hours. So begins the boom of … Read more
Court Strikes Down Overtime Pay Rule
The Department of Labor rule that would have compelled employers to pay overtime to millions of more workers has been struck down by a federal court in … Read more
After Hurricane Harvey, Here’s What Employers Must Do
Hurricane Harvey is relentlessly drenching southeast Texas and the surrounding areas, resulting in unprecedented flooding and damage. As the storm rages, … Read more
Labor Department Asks Employers For Input On Revising Overtime Rules
Editor’s note: The DOL rule raising the minimum pay threshold to $913 a week to determine who had to be paid overtime was to have taken effect … Read more
DOL Reinstates Valuable Compliance Tool for Employers
On June 27th the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has reinstated the issuance of Opinion Letters by its Wage & Hour Division and … Read more
DOL Pulls Back Policies on Worker Classification, Joint Employers
The Department of Labor this morning announced it was pulling back from two Obama-era policies regarding the classification of independent contractors and … Read more