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Category Archives: DOL
New DOL FLSA Rule Issued September 24, 2019
The United States Department of Labor issued its final rule on the earnings threshold for exempt employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) on September 24, 2019 (the “Overtime Rule”). The Overtime Rule will require employers to pay … Continue reading
Department of Labor Releases Proposed Rule to Increase Minimum Salary Threshold for Overtime Exemption
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor released a long-awaited proposal to increase the minimum salary requirement for exempt employees from $23,660 to $35,308. The DOL’s proposed rule comes nearly two months after it sent the rule to the … Continue reading
Posted in DOL, Overtime, Uncategorized
Tagged Department of Labor, DOL, Exempt, Overtime, Proposed Rule
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Coming to a Workplace Near You: New Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations Appear Imminent
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently sent proposed regulations to the Federal Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) to amend the Fair Labor Standard Act’s White Collar Exemptions – i.e., the professional, executive and administrative exemptions – by increasing … Continue reading
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FLSA Amendment Eases Restrictions on Tip Pooling
On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2018-3 in response to Congress’ amendment to Section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, … Continue reading
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Tagged FLSA, hospitality, restaurant, tip pooling, tip pools, tips
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Previously Enjoined Salary Basis Test for White Collar Exempt Employees Has Been Permanently Struck Down by U.S. District Court Judge in Texas
As previously reported in, “Breaking News: DOL’s Final Rule Increasing Salary Threshold for White Collar Exempt Employees Enjoined and Will Not Take Effect on December 1,” Judge Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas had enjoined … Continue reading
Department of Labor Withdraws Informal Guidance on Joint Employment and Independent Contractors
On June 7, 2017, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the withdrawal of its 2015 and 2016 Administrator’s Interpretations on joint employment and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2015-1 (the “Independent Contractor AI”) … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Labor, DOL, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, independent contractor, Joint Employment
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Department of Labor Creates the HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it is establishing the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize small, medium, and large employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans, and who offer charitable services in support of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Labor, DOL, HIRE Vets, Medallion, veterans, Veterans Day
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