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Client Alert: Nonprofit Employers - Take Note of New FLSA Overtime Rules Effective July 1st

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule modifying the standard for determining whether employees qualify for several key exemptions to the overtime pay requirements set by the Fair Labor...more

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Businesses Face Restrictions and Requirements When Hiring, Employing 16- and 17-Year Olds

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In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), in addition to establishing minimum wage and...more

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DOL Issues Final Rule Regarding Independent Contractor Classification

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule regarding the test for independent contractor classification. The Final Rule, which becomes effective March 11, 2024, largely mirrors the DOL’s proposed rule announced...more

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DOL’s New Assessment Procedures for Calculating Civil Monetary Penalties Significantly Increases Liability for Employers.

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently changed how it assesses civil money penalties against employers for violating federal child labor laws, which could significantly increase fines for hiring underage children to perform...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Proposed IRS Regulations on Tax Credits for Renewable-Energy Investments Include Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

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In Short - The Background: The Inflation Reduction Act provides for robust tax incentives on qualifying renewable-energy construction projects. In order to claim the full amount of such tax credits on qualifying projects,...more

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For the wages of sin is ... $145,000?

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A California employer recently learned the hard way that a competent legal strategy for defending against a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claim shouldn’t include hiring a supposed priest to dupe employees. And, yes, that is...more

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IRS Proposed Regulations and DOL Guidance Clarify Certain Aspects of the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

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The U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and IRS issued proposed regulations (“Proposed Regulations”) on August 29, 2023, regarding increased credit or deduction amounts available under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...more

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A Guide to The U.S. Department of Labor's ‘New' Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations

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For the first time in 40 years, the Department of Labor (DOL) updated its interpretation and implementation of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in new final rules. DOL’s new final rules concerning the prevailing wages and...more

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A Change on the Horizon: US DOL Set to Finalize New Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry

During what has already proven to be a very busy month for federal labor law, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) is poised to implement yet another pivotal change. On August 8, 2023, DOL announced it will soon publish a...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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Illinois Employers Must Provide 40 Hours of Paid Leave for Any Reason

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Yesterday, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act,” which will allow most Illinois employees up to 40 hours of paid leave per year, for any purpose, starting on January 1, 2024. This...more

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Employers Must Meet Federal Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements to Earn New Tax Credits and Deductions

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Federal officials recently outlined prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements that projects need to adopt if they want to take advantage of the enhanced tax credits and deductions created by the Inflation Reduction Act...more

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OFCCP Week In Review - December 2022 #2

Monday, December 5, 2022: EEOC’s Union Settled Allegations Re Post-Pandemic Return to Work in the Office Policy - Republican Legislators Voiced Concern that EEOC’s Strategic Plan Did Not Address Return to Work in the Office...more

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IRS Provides Highly Anticipated Wage and Apprentice Guidance for Applicable Tax Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

Publication of Notice 2022-61 starts the 60-day clock until projects that initially commence construction must comply with the new requirements. On November 30, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2022 #4

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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Are Non-Emergency Transport Providers Employees or Independent Contractors? Jury Questions Exist, Eighth Circuit Holds

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Reversing summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Eighth Circuit has held that jury questions exist as to whether the defendant employed drivers who provide non-emergency medical transport...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2022 #4

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee J. Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s...more

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DOL, Recordkeeper Square Off in Confidentiality Disputes

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The DOL’s cybersecurity investigation into Alight Solutions, LLC, a retirement plan recordkeeper, has queued up court rulings on the reach of the DOL’s subpoena power that may have important implications for ERISA plan...more

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DOL’s Proposed Revisions of Davis Bacon Act Rules Will Have Significant Impact on Federal Construction Contractors

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Federal wage and hour officials recently issued proposed rules that will make it easier for unions to have their hourly rates of pay established as the prevailing wage rates and will increase the Department of Labor’s...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2022 #5

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: January 2022 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: January 2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Tipped Worker Pay

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On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule outlining the circumstances under which an employer is permitted to take a “tip credit” against its wage obligation to tipped employees, paying...more

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Will Tips Apps Lure Workers Back to Work? What Hospitality Employers Need to Know

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The world is opening up again and Americans are venturing out to travel, shop, and dine out. With the sudden rise in leisure and hospitality sales, the industry is facing an increased need for skilled employees – but...more

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