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The Fair Labor Standards Act is a minefield, and we see employers step on the same landmines over and over. Here are the three costliest mistakes: Think you’ve got your employee classifications figured out? Think again. 1. The “Contractor” Who … Read More

New laws often take effect July 1 and the poster solicitations are already coming fast and furiously. As we always say: you do not have to buy, just comply! State and federal mandatory posters are free–see the links below. And … Read More

On June 2, 2025, the DOL announced its plan to broaden and expand its opinion letter program across five subagencies.* This is a change in federal labor policy from the prior administration. WHAT ARE OPINION LETTERS? An official, written response from … Read More

We know there will be changes ahead with the Trump administration. Your inbox is full of speculation. If I had to put money on the most likely and fastest change to the workplace, it would be enforcement of immigration laws … Read More

Campaign promises are not always good predictors of future action. Given that Donald Trump was president once already though, we have some ideas of what to expect: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: I-9: Expect more I-9 audits, a lot more. Trump’s last year … Read More