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Labor Cost Savings: How Section 7(i) Helps Restaurants Owners Cut Payroll While Staying Compliant
In many restaurants, tipped servers earn $25–$30/hour — while kitchen staff earn close to the $14.00 minimum wage. This imbalance drives turnover, resentment, and rising labor costs. Most…
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New H-2A Wage Rule Brings Big Changes for Farm Employers
October 2, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Labor has rolled out a new Interim Final Rule (IFR) that changes how wages are set for H-2A agricultural workers.…
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⚖️ FLSA Section 7(i): A Smarter Way to Reward Restaurant Teams Fairly
In many restaurants, the pay gap between servers and kitchen staff can be dramatic. Servers may earn two or three times more than cooks or dishwashers, creating tension,…
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🌱As the start of the FY2026 H-2A & H-2B visa application process begins / Review Last Year’s Practices 🌱
As growers, FLCs, and H-2B petitioners prepare for the filing season, many focus only on job orders and petitions. But the real foundation of compliance lies in last…
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🚨 Attorneys: Winning the H-2A or H-2B certification is only the first step.
Most enforcement actions happen after filing, when employers must keep up with strict program rules on: This is where I come in. As a former Wage and Hour…
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🚨 Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025
🚨 Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025 Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour, while the minimum cash wage for tipped employees will…
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