Category Archives: FLSA

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Joint Employer Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Posted on January 29, 2020 by D. Moschos

On January 12, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) governing joint employer status, which significantly narrows the scope of joint employer liability. Under the prior Administration, the DOL … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule About How to Calculate “Rate of Pay” Under Fair Labor Standards Act

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Corey Higgins

Late last week, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Final Rule intended to clarify and update a number of the regulations that interpret the requirements for calculating and paying the regular rate under the Fair Labor Standards … Continue reading →

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New DOL FLSA Rule Issued September 24, 2019

Posted on September 26, 2019 by D. Moschos

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 →

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Coming to a Workplace Near You: New Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations Appear Imminent

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Brian Casaceli

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

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Amanda Marie Baer

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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Department of Labor Withdraws Informal Guidance on Joint Employment and Independent Contractors

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Amanda Marie Baer

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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