by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | DOL, FLSA, Minimum Wage Law, Overtime Rules, Wage & Hour, WHD
On June 30th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) launched an employee Timesheet app for Android devices. Specifically, the app allows employers to record hours worked, overtime, and breaks and compute total wages. In addition,...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 28, 2022 | Biden Administration, DOL, EBSA, FLSA, OSHA, WHD
On June 21st, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Spring 2022 regulatory agenda as a part of the Biden-Harris administration’s semiannual Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. As required by Executive Order 12866, the...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 21, 2022 | DOL, Wage & Hour, WHD
On June 16th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published guidance on how the law limits subminimum wage for disabled workers. Limits on paying a subminimum wage may be found under Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 14, 2022 | DOL, FLSA, Minimum Wage Law, Wage & Hour, WHD
On June 8th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found illegal wage deductions occurred at an Oklahoma gas station and convenience store. In effect, the payroll deductions brought employee wages down below the federal minimum...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2022 | DOL, FMLA, paid sick leave, reasonable accommodation, WHD
On May 25th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released updated guidance on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covering employees who take leave under the FMLA for mental health reasons. Individuals coping with mental illness...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 17, 2022 | DOL, FLSA, Overtime Rules, WHD
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigated a San Diego, CA-based merchandising company, revealing instances of unpaid wages where the company avoided paying overtime. The company, King Graphics, is a contractor for...