The U.S. Department of Labor released a preliminary “Questions and Answers” page on March 24th, attempting to answer some compliance questions related […]
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DOL Announces Final Rule on What Qualifies as Compensation
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced what qualififies as compensation. This is the first significant update to the regulations governing […]
DOL Announces Final Overtime Rules
On September 24, 2019 the DOL announced the final overtime rules. Effective January 1, 2020 the annualized salary requirement to […]
VEVRAA New Benchmark Effective 3/31/19
The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), has updated its hiring benchmark to 5.9% effective 3/31/19. The benchmarking percentage […]
DOL Intern & Student Employee Eligibility Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has rejected the previous six-part test for determining whether interns and students are employees […]
2018 Retirement Plan Limit Changes
The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost of living updates for tax year 2018. Highlights of the notices include: The […]
SCA Contract Administration Reminders
On July 25, 2017 the U.S. Department of Labor announced an increase to the prevailing health and welfare fringe benefit […]
Department of Labor Has Announced Change to Health and Welfare Dollars
The U.S. Department of Labor released memorandum number 225 on July 25, 2017 announcing an increase to the prevailing health […]
HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will establish the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize employers who recruit, […]
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Officially Revoked
On March 27, 2017, President Trump officially put an end to Executive Order 13673 – Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces, […]
Misclassification of Employee and Independent Contractor
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors has become a huge problem for workers and employers. “Misclassification” refers to a worker who […]
Labor and Employment Alert: 21st Century Cures Act
On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34) into law. The 21st Century Cures […]