The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling on August 23, 2024, vacating a 2021 Final Rule of the Department of Labor (DOL), which limited the circumstances under which employers can claim a "tip...more
In passing the omnibus spending bill earlier this year, Congress included an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that significantly changed the rules for pooling/splitting tips. The amended rules have been in...more
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the federal law commonly known for minimum wage, overtime pay and related recordkeeping requirements. The...more