by Editorial Staff | Jul 2, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, Overtime Rules, Wage & Hour
Previously, WorkWise Compliance (formerly Personnel Concepts) reported that lawsuits were filed to block the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new overtime provisions. Specifically, on May 22nd, 2024, more than a dozen business groups and a company filed a lawsuit to...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 27, 2024 | DOL, FLSA, Latest News, U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (the Court) recently announced that it will address possible changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, next term, the Court will address the standard employers must meet to show minimum wage and overtime exemptions. Markedly, the...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 4, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, OSHA, Overtime Rules
Previously, Personnel Concepts reported that two final rules were released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Specifically, one of the final rules announced in April 2024 focused on new overtime protections. The other rule focused on representation during...
by Editorial Staff | May 23, 2024 | DOL, HazCom, Latest News, OSHA
On May 20th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule updating the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Specifically, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the update to better protect workers. Explicitly, the...
by Editorial Staff | May 14, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
On May 8th, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced future changes to the structure of OSHA regional operations. Basically, the DOL believes that these updates to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) structure will direct resources...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 26, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, Overtime Rules, Wage & Hour
On April 23rd, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Biden Administration announced a final rule that expands overtime protections. Specifically, the final rule ensures overtime pay for most low-paid salaried workers who earn less than $844 a week (or...