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WHD Makes it Clear: Double Damages are (Liqui)Dated

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The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division just scrapped its policy of seeking liquidated damages (double damages) in FLSA investigations. Why? Because it probably didn’t have the statutory authority in the first place, and doing so...more

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OSHA: Recordkeeping Reminder, Higher Penalties And 2021 Predictions

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Happy New Year! A New Year means increased maximum penalties for OSHA citations. As of January 16, 2021, the maximum penalties for serious, other-than-serious and posting requirements is now $13,653 per violation; $13,653 per...more

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End of the Year Whirlwind for Labor and OSHA Matters! Part I of III

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The long awaited nominee for Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Scott Mugno, finally received his Senate Labor Committee hearing on December 5, and passed through without controversy on a party line vote. Unfortunately,...more

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