The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an opinion letter addressing compensable time spent commuting between the office and home. The opinion letter comes at a time when employers are beginning...more
"Joint Employer" Status in the Wage and Hour Context -
A New York federal court has struck down a Final Rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that set out a four-factor test to determine “joint employer” status,...more
9/25/2020
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Arbitrary and Capricious ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Realities Test ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Final Rules ,
Joint Employers ,
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Wage and Hour
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently released a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) addressing employers’ obligations to calculate and pay their employees working remotely. This FAB speaks directly to...more
The Department of Labor’s (DOL's) Wage and Hour Division has issued a new set of assistance materials to help employers navigate the evolving challenges facing businesses during COVID-19. These assistance materials come at a...more
7/30/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employment Policies ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Health and Safety ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Leave ,
Posting Requirements ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour