Posted on March 25, 2020 by Sara J. Ackermann
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Late yesterday, the Department of Labor issued its first FAQ at regarding the FFCRA. In that FAQ the DOL specifically states: Question: Can my employer deny me paid sick leave if my employer gave me paid leave for a reason identified in the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act prior to the Act going into effect? […]
Posted on December 18, 2019 by Sara J. Ackermann
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Late last week the Department of Labor announced a Final Rule that will allow employers to more easily offer bonuses and benefits without worrying about the regular rate of pay. The rule is the first major change to the regulations governing regular rate requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in over 50 years. […]
Posted on September 24, 2019 by Sara J. Ackermann
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The long wait is over. Today, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed the final rule on the overtime “white collar” exemptions. Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum salary level for exempt workers will be $684 per week ($35,568 annualized). As you may remember, in 2015, the DOL attempted to increase the exemption to $913 per […]
Posted on November 22, 2016 by Sara J. Ackermann
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Late today, a Texas federal district court judge issued a ruling that DELAYS the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule that was set to go into effect on December 1. This means that a hearing will be scheduled to determine whether or not the DOL exceeded its authority in issuing the Rule that would increase […]
Posted on May 20, 2014 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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According to the federal Department of Labor (DOL), it plans to publish a final rule in April 2013 revising its so-called “persuader rules” under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. The “persuader rules” have long obligated employers to disclose, in writing, certain activities aimed at thwarting union organization tactics but only under exceptional circumstances where labor-relations […]