Minimum Wage, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Employer Responsibilities

U.S. Department of Labor Self-Audit PAID Program Returns, Allowing Employers to Identify and Resolve FLSA and FMLA Violations

Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/29/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced several self-audit programs to assist employers, unions, and benefit plan officials with voluntarily assessing and correcting their compliance with federal labor laws. One of those...more

Employers Won’t Face Double Damages from DOL Wage and Hour Division’s Administrative Proceedings

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/9/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued new internal guidance that significantly changes its approach to administrative settlements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In Field Assistance...more

No Longer Doubling Down: DOL Will Not Seek Liquidated Damages in Wage Claims Before Suit

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 7/3/2025

The call or visit that no employer wants to receive: a Department of Labor representative asking to look at your payroll records. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) gives the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division...more

Is the Four-Day Workweek Really a Benefit? What’s the Tea in L&E?

Woods Rogers on 7/1/2025

In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Fred Schutt joins host Leah Stiegler to dive into the hot topic of the four-day workweek. While the idea of a shorter workweek sounds appealing,...more

The Do’s and Don’ts of Internships

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/5/2025

It’s that time of year again. Tens of thousands of high school, college, and graduate students will descend on employers this summer, looking to gain practical work experience in the various fields in which they have...more

Littler’s Semi-Annual Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases on July 1, 2025 (and Other Developments)

Littler on 6/5/2025

Summer is upon us. Beaches, barbecues, and wage increases for non-exempt, exempt, and tipped employees! While some might not be as thrilled about the last item, we are excited to help employers across the United States...more

Navigating the Summer Internship Wave: What Employers Need to Know

Gould + Ratner LLP on 6/5/2025

With summer officially here, students across the country are beginning internships, eager to gain experience and make their mark. While this seasonal influx offers valuable recruitment opportunities, it is important to stay...more

Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on . . . Successful Summer Internship Programs

Epstein Becker & Green on 6/2/2025

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and the month of June upon us, many companies and organizations throughout the country are preparing to kick off the summer by welcoming an incoming cohort of summer interns....more

Tips for Staying Legally Compliant in Summertime Hiring

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/12/2025

As many employers are hiring summer staff, now is a good time to brush up on new developments in child labor, wage and hour, and workplace safety laws. These legal compliance matters may be particularly relevant to employers...more

DOL Announces Abandonment of Independent Contractor Rule

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 5/9/2025

In 2024, the Department of Labor adopted regulations limiting the definition of independent contractors exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime and minimum wage requirements....more

Unpaid Internships: The Line Between Learning and Labor

Woods Rogers on 5/8/2025

With warmer days ahead, many individuals are eager to grow their skills and build their resumes. If you’re planning to bring on summer interns, it’s the perfect time for a quick reality check: are your interns a benefit or...more

Spring Things for Employers to Consider

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 4/30/2025

Trees are beginning to bloom, and bees are buzzing in flower fields as spring is officially underway. As summertime approaches and temperatures continue to rise, employers should be prepared for “Spring Things,” such as...more

Wage Dispute Danger: What Employers Must Keep in Mind

Miles Mediation & Arbitration on 4/22/2025

In my 20+ years as a management-side employment lawyer, I used to receive calls about all kinds of workplace situations, but there is one category that still gives me nightmares. “Hi Steve. Long time, no talk. The reason I’m...more

What Employers Need to Know Before Offering an Unpaid Internship

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 4/16/2025

With summer approaching, some employers may be looking to bring in interns during their break from school. Internships are great as they provide students with real-world training and experience, which supplements the learning...more

Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in FLSA Exemption Cases, Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Clark Hill PLC on 1/27/2025

On Jan. 15, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, which clarified that employers need only prove that an employee is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by a...more

Littler’s Semi-Annual Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases on January 1, 2025 (and Other Developments)

Littler on 12/9/2024

While Americans across the country headed to the polls to decide who would govern their country, state, county, or city, most decisions were already made concerning what minimum pay rate would govern the employment of...more

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