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Legal & Compliance
DOL Opinion Letter Clarifies Managerial Status and Tip Pool Eligibility Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a significant opinion letter on September 7, 2026, providing critical guidance on the intersection…
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The Department of Labor clarifies wage and hour compliance for employees volunteering as service dog puppy raisers
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a formal opinion letter, FLSA2026-12, providing long-awaited guidance on a nuanced…
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DOL Opinion Letter Clarifies Managerial Participation in Tip Pools Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a significant opinion letter, designated FLSA2026-13, which provides long-awaited guidance on the participation…
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The High Cost of Retaliation: Eleventh Circuit Ruling Clarifies Protections for Employees Filing EEOC Charges
When an employer believes an employee has misrepresented facts in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge, the impulse to…
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The Department of Labor Clarifies Rules on Travel Time During Unpaid Meal Periods
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a significant opinion letter, FLSA2026-11, addressing a recurring point of contention in workplace…
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DOL Opinion Letter FLSA2026-11 Clarifies Compensability of Travel Time During Employee Meal Periods
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued a significant clarification regarding the Fair Labor Standards…
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Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Court Ruling Clarifies Employer Liability Limits Regarding Workplace Harassment Investigations and Remedial Actions
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently issued a pivotal ruling that serves as a stark…
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Federal Court Ruling Against Former Fox News Producer Clarifies Employer Rights Regarding Sick Leave Notice Requirements and Insubordination
In a significant decision for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals, the United States District Court for the District…
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