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DOL Proposes Employer-Friendly Standard for Independent Contractors

Date:: September 22, 2020

The DOL has put forward five distinct factors to be used when determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

As Schools Reopen, DOL Offers Guidance About Paid Leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Date:: August 31, 2020

With back-to-school season approaching, or already here depending on one's location, the Department of Labor has published guidance relating to the reopening of schools and what qualifies for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

DOL Updates Optional FMLA Forms

Date:: July 20, 2020

The DOL said its new forms will "reduce the time users spend providing information, improve communications between leave applicants and administrators and reduce the likelihood of violations."

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.

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.

Employment Law Class Action Lawsuits Certified at Record Rate in 2019

Date:: January 22, 2020

Employment law class actions, especially in wage and hour cases, were certified at a record rate in 2019 according to a report that tracks and analyzes class action litigation data.

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