Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers are wanting to provide incentives to employees in order to get more folks on board with the COVID vaccine. But, can they really do this without a hitch? Read on…
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
Hey Compliance Warriors! Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced two new opinion letters that provide compliance assistance related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Read on…
Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2021. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are more favorable to employees. Therefore, if a state or municipality has a minimum […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On December 29th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-7 Electronic posting for purposes of the FLSA, FMLA, Section 14(c)of the FLSA, EPPA, SCA, and DBA. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance today allowing deductions for the payments of eligible expenses when such payments would result (or be expected to result) in the forgiveness of a loan (covered loan) under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Read on…
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
The Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Handling Tips and Eliminating the 80/20 Rule
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule (the Rule) on December 22, 2020, addressing tipped employees and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Rule will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The rule discusses two important areas: The Rule eliminates the confusing 80/20 Rule […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced additional guidance to provide information to workers and employers about protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements will expire on Dec. 31, 2020. […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced two new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an official, written opinion by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances presented by the person […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Here is a list of minimum wage changes through mid-2021 as of today. Read on…