Tag: Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status
On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule, with the intention of clarifying the definition of “employee” under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as it relates to independent contractors. If adopted, the rule would make … read more
New Regular Rate of Pay Rule Takes Effect January 15, 2020
On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule that clarifies and updates the regulations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act regarding the “regular rate of pay.” The Rule clarifies which perks and benefits must be … read more
New Federal Overtime Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its Final Overtime Pay Regulations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, the DOL: updated the salary thresholds to exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime … read more
New Overtime Rules Have Arrived: What Non-Profits Need to Do Now
I. Overview December 1, 2016– the date that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s new overtime pay rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) take effect– is next week. [1] The new rules are one of the most significant changes … read more
