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Category Archives: Wage And Hour/Overtime
Employers must diligently track employee hours during explosion of remote work
On August 24, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a news release announcing important guidelines clarifying the legal responsibilities of employers to track employees’ remote work hours. COVID-19 has forced more employees to work from home than ever before.…
5 common wage and hour violations
When you work hard for your employer, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. However, some employers don’t pay employees fairly for their efforts, which happens more often than you may think. In 2019, the United States Department of Labor recovered more…
Hair stylist files class action for unpaid wages from COVID-19 closures
In the national scramble to close businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, issues will undoubtedly arise regarding time worked and wages earned before the doors closed. Among many others, the personal care industry – consisting of hair salons, nail salons, spas, massage services and similar establishments…
Department of Labor sued by 17 states for wage violations rule
Attorneys general from 17 states asked a federal judge to block a new Department of Labor (DOL) regulation that limits the circumstances where multiple companies can be held jointly accountable for wage violations. Under the new regulation, it is less likely that multiple companies will…
Feds issue new rule defining joint employment, effective March 16
In a major move, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has finalized a significant amendment to its interpretation of the regulations defining joint employers under federal law. The DOL’s final rule will take effect on March 16, 2020.…
Could a new year mean new protections for gig economy workers?
The rise of the gig economy has made it possible for anyone to make some money by driving passengers, making deliveries, or even walking dogs. As businesses reliant on this model have grown into money-making giants, scrutiny of the working arrangement has increased. Regulators and…
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