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First shots fired in DOL’s summer child-labor blitz

The DOL announced May 30 that it is suing automaker Hyundai and two of its suppliers for employing children on an assembly line in Alabama.

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Employer groups sue to block DOL’s new overtime rule

A coalition of trade associations has filed a sweeping lawsuit asking a federal court in Texas to postpone the July 1 effective date of the DOL's overtime rule.

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Avoid the wage-and-hour mistake that just cost an employer $229 million

A jury recently reminded a Washington state employer that rounding time in a way that deprives employees of pay—even if it’s just pennies—can trigger a class-action lawsuit with a huge payout.

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The new overtime rule: Factor bonuses into exempt salaries

When it comes to the new overtime rule, you must factor bonuses into exempt salaries.

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Prepare for more DOL oversight of how AI affects FLSA compliance

Employers—not their technology systems—are responsible for paying employees for all the hours they work.

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$5.6 million mistake: Misclassifying employees as contractors doesn’t save money

If DOL finds you guilty of misclassifying workers as contractors, you'll be liable for huge penalties.

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NLRB’s definition of ‘independent contractor’: What’s old is new again

NLRB has changed its definition of an independent contractor.

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You can’t dodge Title VII by misclassifying employees as independent contractors

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors can get you in Title VII hot water.

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A $1.4 million lesson: Misclassifying workers can lead to personal liability

Company execs can be sued for personal liability if workers were misclassified as contractors.

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Avoid surprise OT claims with this simple policy

Implement a policy that makes it easy for employees to report being underpaid to avoid surprise OT claims.

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