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Virginia Enacts a New Overtime Law
Historically, the Commonwealth of Virginia has followed the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it comes to overtime pay […]
DOL Clarifies Independent Contractor Status
A Final Rule was recently issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division clarifying the status between […]
Can Employers Offer “Cash in Lieu of” Instead of Benefits?
Offering health insurance benefits can be an expensive proposition for employers since they often pay for some of their employees’ […]
Do Federal Contractors Have to Provide Meal and Rest Breaks?
Federal Contractors often have employees working in different states. Those states have varying employment-related laws, many of which may differ […]
Fundamental Tips for Federal Contactors to Help Your Business Navigate Through the State Wage Requirements
Federal Contractors are usually well acquainted with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) because their federal contracts expressly require […]
The Top 4 FLSA Mistakes That Can Cost Your Business
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is complex and old (having first been enacted in 1938), with subsequent updates to […]
Covid-19 Class Action Risks are Real: Is Your Company Prepared?
As winter rapidly approaches, the U.S. still has no vaccine ready for market (although at least two vaccines look very […]
Proposed Department of Labor Rule May Make It Easier to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors
On 9/22/2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule that may make it easier for workers to be […]
