The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its highly anticipated final rule addressing the classification of workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule, which takes effect on...more
Starting January 1, 2023, the Washington state minimum wage will be $15.74 per hour. This is a $1.25 increase from the current 2022 minimum wage of $14.49 per hour....more
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) performs wage and hour audits of employers by selecting them at random, or because they are in targeted industries (usually low-wage), or as a result of a complaint from an employee or...more