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HR Compliance Tracker

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Big changes are happening in the realm of workplace compliance issues and labor laws in the United States. Noncompliance with government regulations can have serious consequences—and can cost your business big time. Keep up with what's happening between the government and the workplace with the HR Compliance Tracker: your go-to place to stay updated on some major workforce compliance issues.

 

Dems introduce bills to raise salary minimum for overtime exemption

On June 11, 2019, members of the House and Senate introduced companion bills to amend the Fair
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DOL pushed back overtime rule until 2019

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If you’re expecting regulation updates on overtime exemptions, you’ll have to wait until next year.
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WHD issues FLSA opinion letters and considers changes to exemptions

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Update: As of July 1, 2024 changes have been implemented to the Fair Labor Standards Act. For most
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President Trump releases spring regulatory agenda

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The Trump administration released its Spring Regulatory Agenda, outlining the actions federal
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DOL publishes new fact sheet for higher education employees

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How do you determine “normal” work hours for educators with irregular schedules? If someone has a
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SCOTUS puts its foot down on FLSA construction language

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In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS ruled in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro that the Fair Labor Standards
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Getting PAID: new way for employers to address wage & hour violations

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HR professionals face tremendous pressure to process payroll on time and manage regulations. Under
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New Overtime Rule Proposal in October 2018

In its recently published fall regulatory agenda, the US Department of Labor announced its
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5th Circuit Halts Litigation on 2016 Overtime Rule

On November 6, 2017, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion from the Department of
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Joint-employer bill, Save Local Business Act, to the House for a vote

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In a 23-17 vote, the House Education and the Workforce Committee will send the Save Local Business
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Obama-era final rule for FLSA white collar exemptions meets its end

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The injunction on the Obama administration’s Final Rule for changes to FLSA exemptions is now
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Trump names head of US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division

On September 1, 2017, President Trump announced the official appointment of Cheryl Stanton as the
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Plaintiffs can now receive emotional distress damages under FLSA

In wage and hour retaliation claims, plaintiffs can now receive damages for emotional distress
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DOL invites employers to give insight on 2016 FLSA rules in RFI

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At the end of July, the Department of Labor officially released theirRequest for Information for
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DOL submits Request for Information on the FLSA overtime rule

During the Committee on Appropriations hearing on June 7, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta
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DOL withdraws guidance on joint employers and independent contractors

In June 2017, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta withdrew the informal guidance given by the Obama
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Working Families Flexibility Act passes the House

The Working Families Flexibility Act recently passed the House of Representatives and now awaits a
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DOL Secretary nominee supports FLSA overtime rule to reflect inflation

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During a confirmation hearing, Department of Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta indicated his
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