Earlier this year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced increases to the salary threshold for the “bona fide executive, administrative, or professional” exemption and the “highly compensated employee” exemption to the...more
12/2/2024
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After issuing proposed rules and seeking public comment in October 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the finalized regulations for its new Independent Contractor Rule (the New Rule), which takes effect on March...more
1/10/2024
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Fair Labor Standards Act -
The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and payday standards, in addition to recordkeeping obligations and other workplace mandates. Importantly, the FLSA only places requirements on...more
10/19/2022
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