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Tag Archives: FLSA
US Department of Labor Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule
On May 6, 2021, President Biden’s administration halted implementation of a rule published under the Trump administration which would have made it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. The Trump regulation was supported by … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Joint Employer Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule About How to Calculate “Rate of Pay” Under Fair Labor Standards Act
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
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
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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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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Breaking News: DOL’s Final Rule Increasing Salary Threshold for White Collar Exempt Employees Enjoined and Will Not Take Effect on December 1
Just as commentators, political pundits and Vegas odds makers were surprised by the recent Presidential election results, the legal world was surprised late yesterday by Federal Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant’s decision blocking the Department of Labor’s Final Rule related … Continue reading
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Tagged DOL, Final Rule, FLSA, Judge Mazzant, Salary Threshold, White Collar Exemption
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