The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) priority is to create jobs, said Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta at the American Bar Association’s 11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on Nov. 9. Under President Donald Trump’s executive order on reducing regulations, Acosta said the department can focus on freeing up money and creating efficiencies to “unleash jobs.”
Labor Secretary Acosta Talks About Deregulation, Gig Economy
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5th Circuit Ruling Leaves DOL’s Fiduciary Rule in Limbo
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Florida Statute Preempts Miami Beach Minimum Wage Ordinance, Court Finds
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$775,000 Settlement Approved for Failure to Compensate for Preshift Work
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A federal court has approved a $775,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against Farmers Insurance for its alleged...
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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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Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions
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Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead...
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‘Time-Shaving’ Policies Challenged
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Seasonal restaurant employees who alleged that they were victims of “time-shaving” policies that deprived them of minimum wage and...
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As Open Enrollment Ends, Capture What You've Learned
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Reviewing what went smoothly and what tripped you up can ensure an easier, more effective open enrollment process when...
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Employers Can Calculate Federal Minimum Wage Compliance by the Workweek
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In determining whether it is in compliance with the minimum wage requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an...
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