On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule outlining the circumstances under which an employer is permitted to take a “tip credit” against its wage obligation to tipped employees, paying...more
On April 27, 2021 President Biden signed an Executive Order raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour by the end of March 2022. In response, and to supplement the Executive Order, the U.S. Department of...more
On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) introduced a proposed rule which, when effective, would impose increased limitations on when an employer can pay a tipped worker the “tipped minimum wage.” The proposed...more
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On Tuesday, April 27, President Biden signed Executive Order 14025, raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour by the end of March 2022. This marks a sharp 37% increase from the current $10.95 minimum...more