DOL’s Proposed Joint Employer Rule Could Change Who’s Liable Under FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA — What Agricultural and Staffing Employers Should Do Now
DOL’s proposed joint employer rule would unify FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA standards. Learn what it means for farm labor contractors, staffing agencies, and the employers who use them.
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DOL Rescinds the 2024 Overtime Rule: What the Restored $684/Week Threshold Means for Your Business
If you adjusted salaries, reclassified employees, or budgeted for a higher exempt-salary threshold anytime in the last two years, this update changes the math again. On May 14,…
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What a Multi-Location Bakery’s $45K DOL Fine Teaches Employers About Overtime and Child Labor Compliance
What the La Panadería Investigation Teaches Every Multi-Location Employer In early August 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced the results of an investigation…
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Back-to-School Child Labor Hour Rules Employers Must Know
Back-to-school season isn’t just a scheduling headache for parents — it’s a compliance deadline for employers. The moment school starts, the hour limits for 14- and 15-year-old employees…
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July Compliance Tip for Restaurants:
Why Mid‑Summer Is Prime Time for Child‑Labor Violations July is one of the busiest months for restaurants — extended summer hours, heavier tourist traffic, and a surge of…
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How to Calculate Overtime for Tipped Employees: Avoid Common Tip Credit Mistakes
June Compliance Tip: Are You Calculating Overtime Correctly for Tipped Employees? For restaurants, hotels, bars, and other hospitality employers, tipped employees remain one of the most common sources…
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