State Alerts

Driver Privacy Act of 2015

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
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The Driver Privacy Act of 2015 (“Act”) was enacted as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22), signed by President Obama last month. Companies that have vehicle monitoring programs should review this new law.

Federal Contractor Poster

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
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Federal Contractors Update

The Federal Contractor poster has been updated due to a change in minimum wage.

Federal Contractors— Final Pay Transparency Rule Issued

Thursday, January 7, 2016
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Federal Contractors Update

In 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order 13665, with the intent of promoting pay transparency and making it possible for workers and job applicants to share information about their pay and compensation without fear of discrimination.  The Department of Labor published a Final Rule implementing that order.

Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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U.S. Secretary of Labor announced the new minimum hourly rate effective January 1, 2016 will be $10.15 – a $0.05 per hour increase.

OSHA Penalties to Increase Significantly

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will increase civil penalties for the first time since 1990. Interim Final Rule Expected by July 1, 2016.

2015 Federal Unemployment Tax Act– Confirmed State Credit Reductions and Rates

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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The U.S. Department of Labor has confirmed the 2015 Federal Unemployment Tax Act  (FUTA) credit reduction states and rates for tax year 2015. All employers that are subject to FUTA tax and that paid wages in these jurisdictions are affected and will see an increase in FUTA taxes.

Supreme Court Ruling Validates DOL’s 2010 Interpretation of the APA

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) did not violate the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”) when it failed to provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment before it changes its position on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s administrative exemption to loan officers, finding them newly non-exempt. 
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