The U.S. Department of Labor recently initiated a nationwide pilot program referred to as the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (“PAID”) program. The stated purpose of the program is to facilitate resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The expectation is that FLSA claims will resolve more expeditiously and without litigation thus improving employer compliance with wage and hour laws and getting back wages to employees more quickly.
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DOL Issues New Guidance on Unpaid Internships
Last week, the Department of Labor issued new guidance on whether interns are “employees” covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime provisions. In the updated guidance, the DOL has adopted the “primary beneficiary test,” first applied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2015, and used by a growing number of courts in recent years.
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What Can Employers Expect From A Trump Presidency?
While inauguration day is still several weeks away, employers are already wondering what is in store for them when Donald Trump takes office as the forty-fifth president. Throughout his campaign, Mr. Trump has set forth a number of promises and proposals that could have significant effects on American employers. It remains to be seen whether
Are you ready for these 2016 changes to Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws?
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve two important changes to Massachusetts wage and hour law will take place.
The first change is that the Massachusetts minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour effective January 1, 2016. For tipped employees, the minimum wage is increasing to $3.35 per hour. (The service rate is