The Department of Labor recently issued a new proposed rule distinguishing between employees, who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, and independent contractors, who are not. This follows on the heels of a rule...more
Anticipated Changes in Labor Law Under the Biden Administration -
With a new administration in place since January 20, 2021, companies can anticipate some significant changes in labor and employment law, mostly favoring...more
3/19/2021
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Wage and Hour
The U.S. Department of Labor has delayed for at least 60 days implementation of changes to the tip credit rules that would have taken effect on March 1. This delay cites the January 20, 2021, memorandum “Regulatory Freeze...more
The Department of Labor has issued new tipping regulations, to take effect on March 1, that make a few significant changes, some of which may be advantageous to hospitality employers....more
1/21/2021
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
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Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State and Local Government ,
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Tip Credit ,
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Wage and Hour
On July 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released new forms for Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave. Their stated purpose is to make the process easier, ensure the completeness of the necessary information, and...more