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August 19

Employment

New DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Non-Exempt Work, Overtime, Bonuses, Meal Breaks, and Pre-Shift Work

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued four new opinion letters in response to public inquiries about recurring issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The letters address whether exempt employees can perform additional hourly work and the overtime implications of that work, how certain bonuses should be treated when calculating overtime pay, when time spent moving through an employer’s premises…

August 13

Misclassification, Employment

New Jersey Stop-Work Order Against Teaneck Limo Company Shows Risks of Worker Misclassification

On May 20, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced a stop-work order against a Teaneck limousine and taxi company, Kismet International Inc. t/a Kismet Int. Limo & Teaneck Taxi Service (“Kismet”). Kismet was recently audited, revealing that the company misclassified 80 drivers from 2012-2015 and was found to owe a total balance of $207,358.81. The decision was upheld through the full appeals process, and…

July 02

Employment

FIFA World Cup Poses Opportunity For Labor Unions to Advance Contract Negotiations and Pressure Hospitality Industry

As North America welcomes teams and audiences from around the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, cities across the U.S. are experiencing a surge in tourism, pressure on the hospitality and tourism industries and increase potential for wage violations and worker exploitation. Eleven U.S. cities are hosting matches, with the U.S. opening match having taken place on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The U.S. host cities…

May 18

Employment, Employee Benefits

United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal Highlights Key Wage and Hour Issues

A recent agreement between United Airlines (“United”) and its flight attendants is a major signal to employers across the industry about employees’ expectations. After over a year of negotiations, a rejected agreement, and federal mediation, United and the Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America (“AFA-CWA”) union arrived at a second tentative agreement (the “Agreement”) that restructures compensation in meaningful ways. For legal and HR professionals, the details are worth close examination. Key Terms of the United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal The AFA-CWA and United reached the Agreement on March 26, 2026. The United Airlines…

May 01

Misclassification, Employment

DOL Independent Contractor Rule Proposal Signals Major Shift in Worker Classification Standards

On February 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. This proposed rule adjusts the existing method and criteria involved in determining which category a worker falls into. As employee classification affects other federal employment laws and benefits, this proposed rule may have significant implications for employers, workers, and litigators. The Proposed Rule: What is Changing? The proposed…

February 12

Employment

Pennsylvania Renews Commitment to Protecting Child Performers Under State Labor Laws

The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed Pennsylvania’s commitment to enforcing child performer labor laws that protect minors in film, television, and theater productions. These protections ensure fair treatment, safe working conditions, and proper trust account management for children working in the entertainment industry. What State Labor Laws Protect Child Performers? The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (“L&I”) under the guidance of Governor Shapiro is committed to ensuring that employers and managers of child…

February 03

Employment

New 2026 California Labor and Employment Laws That Residents Should Know

Overview of New 2026 California Employment Laws In the last quarter of 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law set to take effect on January 1, 2026. In addition to the California statewide minimum wage increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour, the package of new 2026 California laws that took effect at the onset of the included a slew of important updates on labor rights, workplace safety, and environmental…

January 27

Misclassification, Employment

Understanding Employee Misclassification vs Proper Classification

Understanding Employee Misclassification Businesses are required to determine whether individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. The distinction sometimes can be confusing, and employee misclassification can have serious consequences for both workers and employers. [embed]https://youtu.be/1-ZC9G2zcG0[/embed] What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets guidelines for detecting misclassification. Generally, one is an independent contractor if the worker is free from control or direction of the services involved, and if the worker is…

January 20

Employment, discrimination

EEOC Sues FedEx for Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination

What Is the EEOC’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against FedEx? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has announced a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”) in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the EEOC’s complaint, a female administrative employee at FedEx’s St. Rose, Louisiana facility was subjected to years of sexual harassment by her direct supervisor and after reporting the…

January 16

discrimination, Employment

EEOC Lawsuit Against Wendy’s Highlights Disability and Age Discrimination Risks for Employers

EEOC Files Disability and Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Wendy’s On December 29, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“S.D. Ohio”) against Wendy’s International, LLC alleging disability and age discrimination against a Columbus-Ohio based district manager, Michael Salsburg. The complaint alleges Wendy’s violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act…

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