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The DOL has made it easier for employers to avoid paying interns by abandoning their six-part test for distinguishing between interns and employees. The updated fact sheet was released today. You may view it here. DOL Changes Rules on Unpaid Internships: What Employers Need to Know In a move that will have significant implications for…

cross the United States, the legal landscape surrounding worker rights to sue collectively has shifted substantially. The federal U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) now favors the enforceability of class action waivers in employment agreements, reversing its previous long-defended position under the prior presidential administration. Previous DOJ Position and NLRA Enforcement Debate For several years, the…

A significant policy shift occurred this morning as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officially withdrew its prior interpretative guidance on independent contractor classification and joint employment standards. Business and industry organizations expect this decision to reduce the number of workers covered under wage protections guaranteed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The…

Employed by more than one employer? Wondering whether they share liability for each other’s failures? The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new interpretation regarding the practice, expanding the range of employers who are potentially liable for legal violations involving “jointly employed” workers.  (view DOL interpretation) What is Joint Employment? Joint employment…