The regulations governing tipped employees and the employer’s ability to claim a “tip credit” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have undergone significant changes over the years, with the 80/20 rule at the center of these developments. A recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has further upended this regulatory landscape, offering…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) top attorney issued a Special Enforcement Report. The report signals a major shift in its approach to employment-related contract provisions. The report targets certain contract clauses the DOL believes may unlawfully limit employees’ rights. Here is a look at the seven provisions the DOL is targeting. 1️⃣ Waivers of…
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit strengthens the Department of Labor’s (DOL) authority to use salary levels to determine exemptions from federal overtime pay requirements. Background The case stems from a challenge to a 2019 overtime rule, which set the salary threshold for exempt workers at $35,568 per…