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Several States Have Salary Thresholds for Noncompetes: Several states now tie non-compete enforceability to salary thresholds. This enforcement reflects a broader shift in worker protections.
DOL Issues Four Opinion Letters Addressing Emergency Pay, Tip Pooling, Family Medical Leave, FLSA Compliance: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division released four new opinion letters addressing joint employer liability between commonly owned entities, whether emergency pay must be included when calculating overtime, calculating FMLA hours for correctional officers, and tip pooling for restaurant employees such as oyster shuckers.
Leadership Shift at OFCCP & EEOC — And What DOL’s Proposed Budget Could Mean for Federal Contractor Compliance: Federal contractors - Keep a watchful eye for changes with new leadership at OFCCP. The DOL’s proposed budget could reshape how compliance is enforced.
The Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on DOL: As no one knows how long it will last, the federal government shutdown which began Tuesday night has bred uncertainty across all federal agencies, including those within the Department of Labor (DOL) and its related agencies.
Senate Confirms David Keeling to Lead OSHA: Legislators approved S. Res 412 with a 51-46 vote on Oct. 3, then voted 51-47 on Oct. 7 to confirm Keeling and more than 100 other nominees, including Wayne Palmer for head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
The Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on DOL: The federal shutdown has paused most department of labor activity - including investigations, hearings, and rulemaking. For staffing, that means possible delays in wage and hour guidance, case processing, and safety regulation updates.
Senate Confirms David Keeling to Lead OSHA: The Senate has confirmed David Keeling as the new head of OSHA, signaling potential shifts in how workplace safety is managed and enforced. Keeling aims to move beyond compliance checklists toward true prevention and collaboration.
Parent Companies Cannot Enforce Non-Compete Agreements Against Their Subsidiaries’ Employees under Massachusetts Law: In a decision of first impression that will affect businesses throughout the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Superior Court ruled that a company cannot enforce a non-compete agreement to prevent a former employee of the company’s subsidiary from working for a competitor.
Artificial Intelligence and FLSA Exempt Employees: As AI becomes a powerful tool in the workplace, it’s also reshaping how Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to exempt employees. Forward-thinking staffing leaders may need to revisit job duties and audit processes to ensure compliance as technology transforms traditional roles.
DOL Issues New Service Contract Act Benefits Requirements: The Department of Labor has issued new Service Contract Act (SCA) benefit rates that impact government contractors. This act has raised the set health and benefit rate, depending on your contract.
Can Individuals Work in the US With an ITIN?: Many people mistakenly believe that an ITIN allows them to work in the U.S., but that’s not quite the case. It’s a tax ID, not a work permit and mixing them up can cause compliance headaches for employers.
Government Shutdown Curtails EEOC Activities: The federal government shutdown has brought most of EEOC activities to a halt. Depending on the length of the shutdown, they could face big delays once it reopens.
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization: The Department of Homeland Security is ending automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents starting October 30th, 2025. Staffing Firms employing noncitizen workers should plan for possible renewal delays and ensure early EAD applications to avoid work interruptions.
Election 2025: Employer Guide to State + Local Employee Voting Leave Laws: With Election Day 2025 approaching, employers must stay compliant with varying state and local voting leave laws. Some states require paid time, others unpaid, and a few require signs posted at work. Reviewing your policies now helps protect your business and shows support for civic participation.
The State of Employment Law - 28 States Limit Employer Access to Private Social Media Accounts: Are you allowed to check a candidate’s social media before hiring? It depends. Public profiles are generally fine to view, but 28 states now limit employer access to private accounts. A quick policy review today can prevent problems tomorrow.
