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DOL Violations Go Beyond Wage & Hour Issues

Many of the US Department of Labor enforcement actions and penalties have to do with Wage & Hour violations, which inspired our 2021 blog series on various related topics.  Recently, we noticed a few other violations prompting action from the … Read Full Post

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Overtime Pay Exemption for Companionship Services Comment Period Ends March 12

Comment Period extended until March 21, 2012. In 1975, the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) exempted companions and live-in workers from the requirement for overtime pay.  On December 27, 2011, the DOL published a ‘Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’ to … Read Full Post

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Avoid the Payroll Issues That Can Jeopardize Your Business

Among the top laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor (DOL) is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  This Act governs minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping, among others, and can result in … Read Full Post

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