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[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the...more

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Get Set for Summer: 8 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About Hiring Teens this Season

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Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more

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Teenagers Making a Buck Over School Break? Employers Beware: The Department of Labor Dictates When and Where

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For many kids (and school staff), the last bell before winter break heralds freedom and fun. But many teenagers also use the extended time off from school to squeeze in some extra paid work. That means employers should brush...more

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Retailers Must Ensure Compliance With Federal, State Child Labor Regulations

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The end of the school year and the beginning of summer will bring a surge of school-age workers into the workplace as government scrutiny over employment of young workers is increasing. The Department of Labor (DOL) and...more

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DOL and HHS Announce Joint Effort to Combat Exploitative Child Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced new efforts to “combat exploitative child labor,” which is largely the result of “an influx in migrant children from...more

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The 7 Most Common Questions Asked by Mississippi Employers Hiring Minors

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With the holiday season coming up, Mississippi employers may be considering hiring minors for seasonal work. However, you must take special care in employing minor workers, as both federal and state laws impose special rules...more

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Hiring Minors This Holiday Season? 8 Top FAQs for Kentucky Employers

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Employers across various industries continue to adjust to a disrupted workforce in the wake of the pandemic and the resulting labor shortage, which has led many to consider expanding their recruitment efforts to include...more

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Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: February 2022

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Welcome to FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at the most significant workplace law developments over the past month with an emphasis on how they impact manufacturers. OSHA Penalties...more

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Forecast: February 2022 Edition

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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

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Indiana’s New Procedure Regulating the Employment of Minors Now Fully Operational

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Indiana companies employing minors should review Indiana’s updated statutory procedure making them responsible for registering the employee with the state, among other obligations. The legislature designed the new procedure...more

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NC Labor Dept. Revamps Work Permits for Youth Just in Time for Summer

With the advent of summer, many employers hire high school youth as seasonal employees. Effective May 3, 2021, the North Carolina Wage and Hour Bureau, a division of the North Carolina Department of Labor (DOL) has updated...more

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Minors in the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, inconsistent reports claimed everything from children being immune to COVID-19 to children being more vulnerable to the virus to children acting as asymptomatic carriers. More...more

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Child Labor Law Enforcement On The Rise

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The Department of Labor started off 2020 by focusing its enforcement efforts on child labor law compliance. In January, several large quick-service franchisee restaurants were slapped with hefty penalties for violating child...more

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Hey, DOL—Leave Those Kids Alone!

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These days, just about every dealership operates a Lube Express. And why wouldn’t a dealership have one? The Lube Express can generate additional revenue and give the customers a reason to come back again and again. The trick...more

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Hiring Minors in the Heat of the Summer: What Employers Need to Know

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Summertime is quickly approaching and 'tis the season for beach vacations, fun in the sun, and summer hires—many of which will be under the age of 18 years old. In anticipation of summer hires, employers may want to...more

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A Full Plate for USDOL in 2018

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The latest regulatory agenda shows four wage-hour items on the U.S. Labor Department's (USDOL) plate. In addition to revisiting the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) white-collar exemptions and tips-related...more

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5 Tips for Hiring Summer Workers

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As the weather warms up and teens prepare for summer break, many employers ramp up their workforces with student workers to cover extra demand or vacation schedules of regular employees. Here are five tips on avoiding legal...more

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Hiring Under-18 Workers This Summer?

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If you plan to employ anyone under 18 years old for the summer, you should be thoroughly familiar with the child-labor limitations prescribed under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act....more

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Summertime, and the Livin’ is…well, potentially complicated

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Ah…summertime. It’s finally here. The long days, the slower pace. Vacations, hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, and the ever-present risk of legal exposure. Huh? That’s right, summertime also ushers in different types of...more

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New York State Amends Labor Law To Protect Child Models

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On October 21, 2013, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed amendments to the New York Labor Law, Art. 4-A, §§ 150-154, the laws governing employment of child performers. The new law is effective on November 20, 2013, thirty (30)...more

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