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DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status - Video

1/28/2021

On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that clarifies how to determine whether a worker is an employee who is protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor who is exempt from it.

DOL to Accept Telemedicine as In-person Visit - Video

1/28/2021

On Dec. 29, the DOL published guidance regarding the use of telemedicine when establishing a serious health condition under FMLA requirements.

DOL Issues Guidance on Electronic Posting of Labor Law Notices

1/28/2021

On Dec. 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-7, which addresses when the DOL will consider electronic posting by employers sufficient to provide employees with required notice of their statutory rights under a variety of federal labor laws. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the current posting requirements, and explains how electronic means of satisfying these requirements can be achieved.

New DOL Opinion Letters Address Pay for Employee Travel and Training

11/25/2020

On Nov. 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published two new opinion letters providing the DOL’s official position on how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to employee pay when there is work-related travel or employee training.

HR Brief Newsletter - October 2020

10/5/2020

This month's HR Brief discusses the Department of Labor's guidance on tracking hours of work for remote employees and explains how social distancing is impacting workplace culture.

New DOL Guidance for Remote Employees - Video

9/29/2020

On Aug. 24, the DOL issued a bulletin reminding employers they must compensate their employees for all hours they are requested or allowed to work. This Legal Update video explains further.

DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA Independent Contractor Classification Test

9/29/2020

On Sept. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to clarify how employers should classify their workers as either employees or independent contractors. Accurate worker classification enables employers to determine which obligations, protections, rights and benefits apply to their employees under the law.

DOL Clarifies Employee Leave Under the FFCRA - Video

9/29/2020

After revising FFCRA regulations struck down by a federal court, the Department of Labor also revised its questions and answers on the law. This Legal Update video explains further.

DOL Q&As on Employee Leave Under the FFCRA

9/29/2020

Following passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the U.S. Department of Labor issued, and subsequently added to, Q&As about the implementation of the law's leave provisions. This Compliance Bulletin describes the DOL Q&As and links to them.

DOL Proposes Updates to Mental Health Parity Self-compliance Tool

6/24/2020

The DOL has proposed updates to a self-compliance tool to help improve compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The proposed changes include additional guidance on MHPAEA compliance and examples on how health plans may comply with the law. This Legal Update provides more information about the proposed changes.

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DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status - Video

DOL to Accept Telemedicine as In-person Visit - Video

DOL Issues Guidance on Electronic Posting of Labor Law Notices

New DOL Opinion Letters Address Pay for Employee Travel and Training

HR Brief Newsletter - October 2020

New DOL Guidance for Remote Employees - Video

DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA Independent Contractor Classification Test

DOL Clarifies Employee Leave Under the FFCRA - Video

DOL Q&As on Employee Leave Under the FFCRA

DOL Proposes Updates to Mental Health Parity Self-compliance Tool

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