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DOL Plans to Propose Regulation for Determining FLSA Independent Contractor Status

Date:

July 8, 2020

A new regulation, which may be finalized before the end of the year, is expected to establish an employer-friendly standard for independent contractor classification.
DOL Will No Longer Automatically Seek "Double Damages" in FLSA Settlements

Date:

June 29, 2020

In an effort to remove regulatory "barriers to economic prosperity" as the nation recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DOL will no longer assess pre-litigation liquidated damages against employers if certain conditions are met.
Safety, Remote Work and Liability Top Employers' Reopening Concerns, Survey Shows

Date:

June 8, 2020

A recent survey by Littler reveals that a large majority of employers anticipate reopening their businesses in the next three months. At the same time, these employers are proceeding cautiously and taking numerous steps to maintain employees' safety.
DOL Updates COBRA Model Notices

Date:

May 11, 2020

The US Department of Labor has revised its model COBRA notices to provide additional information about COBRA's interaction with Medicare.
DOL Issues New COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans

Date:

April 30, 2020

The US Department of Labor has issued deadline relief and other guidance to aid employers, employee benefit plans, plan participants and other service providers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Record 6.6 Million Weekly Unemployment Benefits Claims Filed, DOL Reports

Date:

April 6, 2020

Weekly unemployment benefits claims jumped to 6.6 million for March 23-27, double the figure for the previous week. The Congressional Budget Office predicts the unemployment rate will exceed 10% for the second quarter of 2020, and some analysts predict the figure will be closer to 15%.
IRS and DOL Announce Plan for Claiming Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits by Small and Midsize Employers

Date:

March 27, 2020

The IRS and DOL announced that small and midsize employers will be able to begin claiming two new refundable payroll tax credits designed to immediately and fully reimburse the cost of providing COVID-19-related leave to their employees.
DHS Allows Remote Review of Form I-9s During COVID-19 Emergency

Date:

March 23, 2020

DHS has announced that it is temporarily permitting certain employers to review employees' Form I-9 identity and employment authorization documents remotely.
Minnesota, Vermont Designate Grocery Workers as Essential Personnel During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date:

March 20, 2020

Minnesota and Vermont have designated grocery store workers as essential personnel for purposes of their state emergency plans.
Disability Laws Should Not Stop Employers From Following Coronavirus Guidance, EEOC Says

Date:

March 18, 2020

A new document from the EEOC states that the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control on the coronavirus.

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DOL Plans to Propose Regulation for Determining FLSA Independent Contractor Status

DOL Will No Longer Automatically Seek "Double Damages" in FLSA Settlements

Safety, Remote Work and Liability Top Employers' Reopening Concerns, Survey Shows

DOL Updates COBRA Model Notices

DOL Issues New COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans

Record 6.6 Million Weekly Unemployment Benefits Claims Filed, DOL Reports

IRS and DOL Announce Plan for Claiming Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits by Small and Midsize Employers

DHS Allows Remote Review of Form I-9s During COVID-19 Emergency

Minnesota, Vermont Designate Grocery Workers as Essential Personnel During COVID-19 Pandemic

Disability Laws Should Not Stop Employers From Following Coronavirus Guidance, EEOC Says

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