The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") is one step closer to publishing final regulations on the FLSA's overtime exemptions for "white collar" workers in executive, administrative, and professional positions. The DOL published...more
7/9/2019
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Happy Labor Day 2015! In the spirit of the day, we thought it fitting to reflect on the three, hot topics that have been dominating the labor and employment news this summer, and which are certain to impact employers and...more
9/8/2015
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White-Collar Exemptions
On July 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued proposed new regulations that will significantly change the law governing certain “white collar” workers who are exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay. All...more
As many of you know, last year President Obama directed the DOL to issue new regulations to “modernize and streamline” the white collar exemptions to the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the FLSA. (Keep in mind...more