DOL Opinion Letter FLSA2026-4: What It Means for Section 7(i) Commission Pay
A former DOL investigator explains Opinion Letter FLSA2026-4: how Section 7(i) commission pay, tips, tip credits and the federal minimum wage affect overtime exemptions for restaurants and service…
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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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