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59 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He asked the audience of …
To Honor Dr. King’s Legacy, Raise the Minimum Wage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a coalition of nine attorneys general in praising the Department of Labor’s new Tip Regulation, dismissing their lawsuit and ending the fight to overturn …
Attorney General Shapiro Resolves Federal Lawsuit in Win for Tipped Workers Read More
WARRINGTON, PA — In the construction industry, falls are among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities. The risks faced by roofing workers are even greater given how they spend …
Bucks County Contractor Accused of Employing Minors Illegally, Failing to Pay Overtime Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the end of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination program launched by the department’s Wage and Hour Division in 2018.
Federal Government Ends Program That Allowed Employers to Self-Report Federal Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul are leading a coalition of nine attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop a last-ditch …
AG Shapiro Leads Federal Lawsuit to Protect Tipped Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced three opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an …
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Three Wage and Hour Opinion Letters Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently announced additional guidance to provide information to workers and employers about protections and relief offered by …
Federal Government Publishes Guidance on Expiration of Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave for Coronavirus Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced two opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an …
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Two Wage and Hour Opinion Letters on Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance Read More