Recent news of six-digit demands and lawsuits filed by the Department of Labor against multiple Oregon-based institutional restaurant chains has local businesses across the service industry wondering: “Are we tipping our...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s new rules on determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee went into effect March 11, 2024. The changes reflect the current political climate strongly favoring...more
The U.S. Department of Labor has published its final rule on how to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule is effective March 11, 2024, and...more
A recent federal law—the PUMP Act—expands the rights of employees for lactation breaks. Although there were prior protections for some employees under federal law, the PUMP Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and...more