2026 DOL Regulatory Changes: What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Labor made several significant rule changes in 2026. I am tracking each one as it develops, and pulling the three that matter most for employers…
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$732K Lesson for Florida Restaurants: What the Miyako Buffet Wage Case Teaches About Salary Misclassification
the Lucky King LLC / Miyako Japanese Buffet Investigation Teaches Every Restaurant Employer On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced that…
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Florida’s September 30 Minimum Wage & Tipped Wage Increase: What Employers Need to Know
Florida’s Minimum Wage Hits $15 on September 30 — Here’s What Changes Mark your calendar: on Tuesday, September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15.00 an hour…
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When Does DOL Require an Independent Monitor? What Recent Enforcement Actions Show
Most coverage of a DOL wage and hour settlement stops at the back-wage number. What often gets less attention is a second, longer-lasting requirement showing up more frequently…
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DOL’s Proposed 2026 Independent Contractor Rule: What It Means for Southern Employers
If your business relies on contracted labor — farm labor crews, delivery drivers, subcontracted maintenance staff, or seasonal hospitality workers — a rule moving through the Department of…
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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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