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Federal Court Denies FLSA’s Administrative Exemption for Staffing Recruiters

On February 11, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania ruled that recruiters for an information technology staffing firm were entitled to overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act...more

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U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Rings in the New Year With New FLSA Guidance

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In accordance with its promise to provide additional guidance regarding wage and hour issues, which we previously reported, on January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a...more

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27 Pay Periods—Not 27 Dresses—in 2026

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Like Katherine Heigl’s character in the 2008 film “27 Dresses,” employers in 2026 may run into an equally-numbered—albeit less quirky—quandary this year: a potential for 27 pay periods. And just as Heigl’s character...more

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Four DOL Opinion Letters Clarify FLSA Exemptions for Minimum Pay, Bonuses, ‘Duties’ + ‘Roll Call’ Time

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The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued four opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on Jan. 5, 2026. The letters, signed by Wage and Hour Division Administrator Andrew Rogers, address:...more

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DOL Issues Six Opinion Letters Interpreting the FLSA and FMLA

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On January 5, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued six opinion letters designed to promote clarity, consistency, and transparency in the application of federal labor standards. These...more

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Reading the Tea Leaves: What are the Wage and Hour Division’s Priorities in Year Two of Trump 2.0

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With a little more than a year of the Second Trump Administration in the books, we are getting a better idea of the President’s priorities, including at the U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”). Rulemaking plans...more

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DOL Affirms Employer Discretion To Classify Learned Professionals as Nonexempt

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On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-1, addressing whether a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) may be treated as nonexempt following an internal...more

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2025 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review

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Our “Year in Review” summarizes the most important wage and hour developments of 2025, including significant Department of Labor activity, U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate court decisions, and state law changes,...more

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California Wage & Hour Compliance in 2026: New Rates, Old Risks, and What Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook

California’s wage and hour rules remain strict in 2026, with new minimum wage thresholds, greater attention to regular rate calculations, and ongoing scrutiny around breaks and rounding. Small mistakes can result in expensive...more

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Five Eyes “Indicators of Foreign Bribery” – a new baseline for bribery risk

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The IFBT’s new indicators are largely familiar to any organisation with a mature anti-bribery programme....more

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DOL Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Compensability of Pre-Shift Activities Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

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On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter addressing whether an employer and union could enter into a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that mandates a 15-minute “roll call” before...more

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New York State Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds Increase in 2026

The New York State minimum wage rate and overtime exemption salary thresholds are set to increase, as follows, on January 1, 2026:...more

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Employer Alert: New 2026 Compensation Requirement for Computer Software Overtime Exemption

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Effective January 1, 2026, the California Department of Industrial Relations has issued a new compensation threshold for exempt computer software employees, reflecting an increase of 3.3% from last year....more

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Employment Law Update: The Job Description Tune-Up: Why Year-End Is the Perfect Time to Get It Right

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If your job descriptions are collecting dust, they are not protecting your business—or your people. As roles evolve throughout the year, a quick annual tune-up can prevent headaches ranging from wage-and-hour exposure to ADA...more

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California’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase: What Employers Must Update When the Floor Moves

California’s wage-and-hour framework is deliberately interconnected. A change in the statewide minimum wage—the foundation on which many other wage rules rest—triggers a cascade of downstream adjustments across...more

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New York Employers Face Increases in Wage Requirements in 2026

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As we approach the start of a new year, New York employers should prepare for several wage-related changes that take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Along with an increase to the state’s hourly minimum wage rates, there are scheduled...more

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Three Wage-and-Hour Issues for Employers to Prioritize for 2026

As 2026 approaches, employers may want to assess the following wage-and-hour compliance issues: rising salary thresholds for overtime exemptions, widening gaps between federal and state minimum wage amounts, and increasingly...more

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Use of AI In Decision-Making May Jeopardize Employees’ FLSA Exempt Status

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As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in workplaces, it may have an unexpected impact upon employers.  While employers may focus on the benefits AI provides, they must also be mindful that AI may impact employee...more

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California Exempt Employee Wage Increases for 2026

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Each year, California’s minimum wage rises, but along with hourly workers’ wages increasing, so too does the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime. For an employee to be exempt from overtime under...more

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New California 2026 Minimum Wage Will Also Increase Salary Threshold for Many Exempt Employees

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Starting January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage for non-exempt employees will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour — a 2.49% increase over 2025 rates.  (Certain industries – fast food and health care – are already...more

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California Announces 2026 Increase in Computer Professional Exemption Compensation Rate

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California employers must ensure that compensation rates for computer professionals meet new compensation thresholds as of January 1, 2026. Each year, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) sets the...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Employers with Fay Edwards of Maynard Nexsen

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This week, hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by their Maynard Nexsen colleague Fay Edwards to break down three major Supreme Court rulings from 2025 that are reshaping the legal landscape for employers. From the limits on...more

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Washington State Minimum Wage 2026 Update, Including Jurisdictions Exceeding the State’s Minimum Wage

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Washington State has announced its new minimum wage, exempt salary level, and other compensation levels for 2026. All of the following will be in effect as of January 1, 2026: Washington State minimum wage: $17.13 per hour...more

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Navigating FLSA Overtime Exemptions in AI-Integrated Positions

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Over the past two years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employees—especially within white-collar professions—has surged, with nearly twice as many workers now relying on AI tools for a portion of their daily...more

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Key Employment Considerations for Government Contractors Navigating a US Government Shutdown

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Federal contractors may face a variety of workforce compliance challenges during the current US federal government shutdown. These challenges include understanding and meeting obligations under federal and state wage and hour...more

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