A new Field Assistance Bulletin from the US Department of Labor (DOL) takes longstanding principles used to interpret the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Act (FMLA) and applies them to common situations involving remote workers.
Civil money penalties for violations of federal employment laws rose as high as $137,602 following an annual inflation adjustment by the US Department of Labor (DOL).
The US Department of Labor (DOL) often misses its target dates, so another delay would not be unusual. Conversely, there is nothing stopping the agency from issuing new rules before May, either.
The Wage and Hour Compliance briefing, which examines the law and best practices for recognizing and avoiding potential wage and hour violations, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.
Updated to reflect the repeal of the final rule revising and clarifying the standard for joint employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective October 5, 2021.
HR and legal consideration for employers regarding the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Guidance and support on following all of the FLSA rules and regulations.