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U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program - In an effort to increase official guidance and provide compliance assistance to the regulated community, the U.S. Department of Labor expanded its opinion letter...more
The US Department of Labor just relaunched and significantly expanded its opinion letter program, offering employers across five enforcement agencies a direct line to legal interpretations of federal laws on wage and hour,...more
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
With summer nearing, employers across North Carolina and the country are swelling their ranks with seasonal employees. This article aims to update employers about the current state of federal law for paying workers who work...more
In a welcome development for employers navigating complex federal employment laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced the re-launch of its opinion letter program across several agencies, including the Wage and Hour...more
On June 2, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling announced a renewed and expanded commitment by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to the issuance of interpretation letters—commonly referred to as opinion letters...more
Philadelphia employers now face more investigations and stiffer punishment under a new law the mayor approved last week. The POWER Act, signed on May 27 and taking effect immediately, adds sweeping worker protections...more
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded its opinion letter program, which should provide guidance on areas handled by multiple enforcement agencies within the DOL. Publication of opinion letters is a...more
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
In recent months, the Department of Labor (DOL) has seen an overhaul of its agency leadership. First, President Trump appointed Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling, and more recently,...more
On May 9, 2025, Governor Hochul signed a budget bill into law that includes an amendment (“the Amendment”) to the New York Labor Law (NYLL)....more
On May 1, 2025, the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division announced it would not enforce or apply the Biden-era 2024 Final Rule regarding independent contractor classification (“2024 Rule”)....more
What You Need to Know - The U.S. Department of Labor has announced it will no longer enforce the 2024 independent contractor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), reverting to the more employer-friendly 2008...more
On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin stepping back from a restrictive independent contractor rule issued under the Biden...more
During the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final regulation (the “2024 Rule”) seeking to increase the salary threshold for overtime eligibility for the “white-collar” exemption (also referred...more
On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin stepping back from a restrictive independent contractor rule issued under the Biden administration — a...more
On May 1, 2025, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin, announcing that it will no longer enforce a 2024 Biden-era independent contractor rule under the...more
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
Newly published guidance may mean it will be easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more
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
New U.S. DOL Guidance on Independent Contractor vs. Employee Analysis -On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) Wage & Hour Division issued a field assistance bulletin (“FAB”) to guide investigators on...more
Many employers in hospitality and other service industries take the tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under federal wage and hour law – but complying with evolving rules has been challenging in recent years....more
The DOL announced that it will not enforce the 2024 independent contractor rule. The pre-2024 multi-factor test will be used for FLSA worker classification disputes....more
U.S. DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden-era Independent Contractor Rule - On April 29, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a press release announcing new guidance on how to determine employee or independent contractor...more
The Trump Administration has signaled it intends to reconsider the previously enjoined 2024 rule that would have increased the minimum salary threshold required for an employee to be exempt from overtime under the Executive,...more