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05 Feb Overview of the DOL’s January 2021 FLSA Opinion Letters

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During January 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued nine opinion letters to clarify how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to various employment situations.

DOL opinion letters provide the department’s official position on how labor and employment standards apply in specific situations.

07 Jan DOL Issues Final Rule on FLSA Independent Contractor Status

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On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that clarifies how to determine whether a worker is an employee who is protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor who is exempt from it.

The final rule becomes effective March 8, 2021.

25 Sep DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA Independent Contractor Classification Test

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On Sept. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to clarify how employers should classify their workers as either employees or independent contractors.

Accurate worker classification enables employers to determine which obligations, protections, rights and benefits apply to their employees under the law.

04 Sep DOL Publishes Four Additional FLSA Opinion Letters

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On Aug. 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published four new opinion letters.

Opinion letters provide the DOL’s official position on how labor and employment standards, in this case the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), apply in specific situations.

14 Aug Employer Guidance for Common Return-to-Work Concerns

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In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many organizations are taking precautions to best ensure the health and safety of their workforce. As return-to-work plans are implemented, employees are also concerned about safety—and are often addressing concerns directly with their employers.

As organizations address new challenges, many are seeking answers regarding what they can, and cannot do in response to common return-to-work concerns. This article serves as a general guide for employers regarding safety and workplace precautions as organizations prepare and implement return-to-work plans, and prepare to address common concerns as employees return to the workplace.