Government Reopens, WHD Investigations Resume—Time to Review Your Compliance
The Shutdown Is Over. WHD Investigations Are Back. Is your business audit-ready?The federal government shutdown that ran from October into November 2025 forced the U.S. Department of Labor’s…
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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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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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