Wage and Hour, Relief Measures, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/25/2025

Child labor laws have changed in several states this year with some states tightening restrictions on child labor and other states loosening their rules. California, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, and Virginia are among the...more

Beltway Buzz - October 2022 #4

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 10/31/2022

DOL Extends IC Proposal Comment Period. On October 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced an extension of the public comment period for its proposal to amend the independent contractor...more

Restaurants are Prime Targets for FLSA Lawsuits: 6 Tips for Employers Relying on the Tip Credit

PilieroMazza PLLC on 5/7/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for the food and beverage industry. With stay-at-home orders, operational capacity restrictions, and indoor dining limitations imposed on restaurants and bars across most...more

DOL Provides Enforcement Reprieve for Certain Seasonal Establishments Coping with COVID-19

Littler on 9/23/2020

On September 15, 2020, the United States Department of Labor assured existing, seasonal-based establishments they could engage in alternative activities to cope with the financial fallout from COVID-19, without losing their...more

DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Leave Evolving

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 8/7/2020

With employers and employees still working under the shadow of COVID-19, the Department of Labor (DOL) is keeping watch on new issues arising from the changing circumstances. But, while the DOL watches issues to provide...more

COVID-19: Round-up of recent DOL guidance and developments

McAfee & Taft on 8/3/2020

The effect of furloughs on FFCRA leave - Due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have had to make the difficult decision to furlough members of their workforce. A furlough is not a layoff or...more

DOL Hits Pause on Collecting Liquidated Damages

Ballard Spahr LLP on 6/26/2020

On June 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin changing the DOL’s typical practice of seeking liquidated damages in settlements in lieu of litigation. Specifically, Field Assistance...more

FAQs on Pandemic-Related Issues for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 6/17/2020

This resource was prepared by Lowenstein Sandler for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give, and should not be relied upon for, legal advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation. Use of this...more

Wage and Hour Division Modifies Rules For FLSA’s Retail Sales Exemption

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 5/23/2020

On May 19, 2020, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) implemented a final rule withdrawing partial lists of establishments that it previously interpreted as either having “no retail concept” or...more

U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Opinion Letters Clarifying Regular Rate Principles

Epstein Becker & Green on 4/3/2020

In addition to its recent, exigent responsibility of preparing guidance on the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) has...more

Guidance For Employers With Salaried Employees In Response To COVID-19

Brooks Pierce on 3/24/2020

Employers are faced with difficult and unpleasant choices in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. Some are closing down or reducing operations. This guidance addresses your rights and obligations concerning salaried...more

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