by Girish Anand | Apr 13, 2017 | DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL) will begin taking actions to develop a comprehensive agency reform plan, as directed by guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The goal is to create a more efficient and accountable department that works for job seekers,...
by Girish Anand | Apr 5, 2017 | DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL) has delayed its Fiduciary Rule for retirement plan firms and advisers by 60 days. Set to take effect on April 10, the start date is now June 9. The rule requires those who advise on and market retirement plans put the interests of their...
by Girish Anand | Mar 31, 2017 | DOL, MSHA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a delay in the effective date of the final rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines from May 23, 2017, to July 24, 2017. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to delay the...
by Girish Anand | Mar 30, 2017 | DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL), after closing a 15-day commentary period, has sent for approval the proposed 60-day delay in its Fiduciary Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which would push its implementation date from April 9 to June 10 at the...
by Girish Anand | Mar 22, 2017 | DOL
Saying she found “the plaintiffs’ position on the merits unpersuasive,” U.S. District Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn in Dallas has dismissed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule (aka...
by Girish Anand | Mar 20, 2017 | DOL, FLSA, Minimum Wage Law, WHD
Walt Disney World in Florida has been hit with wage theft and other allegations and has agreed to pay $3.8 million in back wages to 16,339 of its costume characters, such as Mickey, Goofy and the like. This comes after the Department of Labor (DOL) found that Disney...