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Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

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Department of Labor Proposes New Rule for Independent Contractor Status

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On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule to update the test for determining whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor.  FLSA...more

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NLRB Releases Spring Rulemaking Agenda Forecasting Changes To Joint Employer Standard and Representation Election Procedures

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On June 21, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) released its rulemaking agenda for Spring 2022, indicating the Board is considering revisions to two significant and tumultuous topics pursuant to the rulemaking...more

Stinson LLP

Biden Administration Announces Heat-Related Hazard Inspection Initiative, Upcoming Rulemaking

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As part of the Biden Administration's efforts to protect workers, the White House announced formal efforts to address heat-related illnesses. The first step is OSHA's recent memo establishing an enforcement initiative to...more

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EEOC Proposes Conciliation Procedures Rule

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a proposed rule addressing conciliation based on the various laws it enforces, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities...more

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Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

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With the March 16, 2020 effective date of the new rule interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) almost upon us, employers should brush up on the updated guidance and review their...more

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Department of Labor Clarifies that Franchising Does Not Make Joint-Employer Status More Likely under FLSA

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On January 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that updates its regulations interpreting when multiple entities can be held liable as “joint employers” for wage-and-hour violations under the Fair...more

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The Top Five Most Intriguing Developments In EEOC-Initiated Litigation In 2019 (And a Preview of Our Annual EEOC Litigation...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Stepping into a new year always gives one a chance to reflect on the lessons and trends of the prior year. In that spirit, we are pleased to present our annual selections for the five most intriguing...more

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