With telework arrangements expanding in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-5 to clarify an employer’s obligation to track the number of hours of compensable work performed by employees who are teleworking or otherwise working away from premises controlled by their […]
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DOL Letters Attempt to Clarify Wage and Hour Issues for Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced five new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an official, written opinion by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances presented by the person or entity that […]
Wage and Hour Laws Still Apply in the Age of Coronavirus
Prior to the pandemic, most employers were facing a labor shortage, so employee furloughs or reducing hours were not under consideration in many places. That all changed when New Jersey started closing nonessential businesses in mid-March, and employers had to figure out what to do with their workforce. One thing that did not change is […]
Non-Enforcement of Coronavirus Paid Leave Protections Ends Today
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the end of the temporary period of non-enforcement of paid leave protections under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The non-enforcement period allowed the department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) to offer extensive guidance and education about the law’s requirements, which aided American workers and enabled employers […]
Reminder on Worker Safety and Pay During the Holidays
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) remind employers to protect worker safety and pay during the upcoming holiday season. “During the busy holiday season, employers must focus on protecting their workers by anticipating and preventing potential hazards in the workplace,” said Principal Deputy Assistant […]