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Illinois Eliminates Subminimum Wages for Disabled Employees

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On January 21, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law. The Dignity in Pay Act mandates that subminimum wage authorizations otherwise authorized under federal law be phased out and completely...more

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DOL Proposes End of Program Allowing Employers to Pay Disabled Employees Subminimum Wage

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As part of a program dating back to 1938, the little-spoken-about Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes a provision that allows employers to obtain certificates from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...more

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Labor Department Seeks to End Lower Minimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities: 6 Things Employers Need to Know

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The federal government wants to phase out the lower minimum wage that employers can pay to certain workers with disabilities, according to a proposal that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just announced. Supporters of the...more

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DOL Proposes Nixing Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities

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On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed ending the practice of paying subminimum wages to workers with certain disabilities. The proposed rule would phase out subminimum wages for workers with...more

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Proposed Rule Would End Subminimum Wage for Employees with Disabilities

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule to end the practice of paying subminimum wages to certain workers with disabilities. The proposed rule, announced December 3, 2024, marks the first rulemaking...more

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New California Employment Laws in 2022

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The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse...more

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OFCCP Regulations Prohibiting Pay Secrecy Policies & Required Posting Effective Now

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Executive Order 13665 & Pay Transparency Regulations Effective Now - Following the NLRB’s lead on employee rights regarding discussion of confidential wage issues, Executive Order 13665 and the Office of Contract...more

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Employment Law Update - Staying Compliant in the New Year: Federal Contractors Should Assess Policies and Procedures in Response...

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Is your federal contracting business in compliance with new rules and regulations? A series of executive orders signed or implemented this year imposes substantial new obligations on employers contracting or...more

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"New Rules Change Requirements for Federal Contractors"

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A string of Executive Orders signed by President Barack Obama and new rules published by the Department of Labor (DOL) in 2014 have imposed additional obligations on federal government contractors and subcontractors. New...more

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