The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the burden of proof that employers must satisfy to claim a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption is a "preponderance of the evidence" or "clear and convincing evidence."
The US Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that about 4 million workers will be affected by its planned increases to the minimum salary for most overtime-exempt employees.
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new rule that will set the criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This article breaks down five key considerations for businesses that engage with independent contractors.