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Department of Labor Adjusts Child Labor Penalties
On November 28th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) updating child labor penalties. According to the federal agency, in recent years, there has been a significant rise in child labor violations. Subsequently, the DOL’s...
UPDATED: NLRB Issues New 2023 Joint Employer Final Rule
[Updated November 27th, 2023 to reflect the revised effective date.] On October 26th, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) released its joint employer final rule. The final rule rescinds the previous 2020 final rule. According to the NLRB, the...
EEOC: Systemic Discrimination Charges Doubled Year Over Year
According to a new report, in 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took significant strides against systemic discrimination. All in all, the agency states that this was a year of robust action and impactful outcomes. Overall, the EEOC’s Fiscal...
Employers Report Surge in Previous Year Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the...
OSHA, NLRB Team Up to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In...
IRS Announces Increased 2024 Retirement Contribution Limits
On November 1st, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated retirement contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2024. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial...