Civil money penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are going up by 3% starting January 15.
Updated to reflect regulations updating the criteria for determining independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective March 11, 2024.
The US Department of Labor (DOL) will establish an "economic realities test" that will make it more difficult for businesses to treat workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
A new rule that would make it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is imminent now that the White House has finished its final review.
Updated to reflect amendments to the day of rest and break periods requirements under the Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act, effective January 1, 2023.