McGlinchey’s Employment Pulse showcases thought leadership from our team of experienced labor and employment attorneys, providing timely insights that help employers stay competitive, meet regulatory requirements, and tackle...more
8/15/2025
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
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Wage and Hour ,
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On July 30, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals settled a long-standing debate between federal contractors and journalists when it ruled on Center for Investigative Reporting v. United States Department of Labor. Their decision...more
8/12/2025
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Data Collection ,
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Disclosure Requirements ,
EEO-1 ,
Federal Contractors ,
FOIA ,
Freedom of Information ,
Government Agencies ,
OFCCP ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Transparency
On June 27, 2025, a new enforcement directive from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) took effect, formally eliminating the agency’s policy of seeking the payment of liquidated damages in any...more
8/12/2025
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New Guidance ,
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Statutory Interpretation ,
Wage and Hour
We’ve seen the President issue a number of executive orders in recent weeks. What is the precedent for these orders, particularly when it comes to governing the operations of federal contractors? What is the process for these...more
2/14/2025
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employment Litigation ,
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
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Statutory Interpretation ,
Trump Administration ,
Wage and Hour
The issue of who is an independent contractor can be tricky, particularly in the age of technology. If an employer misclassifies an individual as an independent contractor, there are a number of penalties for which the...more