The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Dec. 4 a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow more employees—including cooks and dishwashers—to share in gratuities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Expand FLSA Tip Sharing
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Detention Center Lieutenant Exempt from Overtime
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A lieutenant at a New Mexico detention center who was paid a salary and directed inmate programs could not...
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Watch Out for Wage and Hour Requirements During Holidays
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Wage and hour laws don’t take a holiday. Make sure you comply with requirements on seasonal bonuses, time-keeping, staffing...
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Wages Get a Healthy Boost as Employers Add 200,000 Jobs in January
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Hiring among U.S. employers is off to a strong start in 2018, supported by the unemployment rate at its...
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Fair Labor Standards Act Claims Remain Arbitrable
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Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act can be subject to arbitration, according to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court...
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Lack of Communication Sinks FMLA Claims
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An employer has no obligation under the Family and Medical Leave Act to restore an employee to the same...
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Close the Gender Pay Gap with Career Parity
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The pay gap between men and women in the U.S. is real, but it is predominantly caused by fewer...
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SHRM Supports Bipartisan Bills to Ease ACA Annual Reporting Obligations
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The Society for Human Resource Management is supporting the Commonsense Reporting Act recently introduced in the House and Senate....
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The FLSA After 80 Years: How Has It Changed and What Lies Ahead?
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted 80 years ago to improve working conditions in the United States....
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