The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced increased penalties for Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA) violations that became effective on January 2, 2025. The
In Hawaii, the rights of lactating employees are safeguarded by both state and federal laws. Compliance can be challenging, particularly for employers who have limited space in a fast-paced environment. With the nationwide
With the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), the Department of Labor recently posted updates to the Family and Medical Leave Act
On September 22, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) announced three new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the “regular rate” calculations under the
On January 16, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a final rule updating the regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The final rule is
Effective January 15, penalties are higher for violations of various statutes, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), and the Occupational Safety
On January 7, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued two new opinion letters concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). FLSA 2020-1 discusses the method for