DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2024 inflation-adjusted civil penalty amounts that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The …
Preparing for the DOL’s Proposed FLSA Overtime Rule
On Aug. 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to amend current requirements that executive, administrative and professional employees (EAPs) must satisfy to be exempt …
DOL Issues New FAQs on FFCRA Leave and Return to School
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) about whether employees qualify for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in different …
DOL Issues New Salary Limits for Overtime Exemptions
On Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule that updates the salary thresholds that some individuals must meet in order to qualify for …
Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination
The right of employees to be free from discrimination in their compensation is protected under several federal laws, including the following laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
