Takeaways
- The DOL will no longer seek liquidated damages during investigations unless a court orders them following a lawsuit.
- The DOL will disregard the 2024 independent contractor rule and revert to longstanding common-law standards.
- The Opinion Letter Program has been reinstated, offering employers clearer compliance guidance under the FLSA.
It’s been just over 100 days under the new Administration. We have a new Secretary of Labor, and we’re on the cusp of most of the other nominees for key DOL positions being confirmed by the Senate. Even with some key posts unfilled, during this short period, a number of key shifts in DOL enforcement policy have occurred. Here is a summary of just a few.Continue Reading 3 Important DOL Wage and Hour Enforcement Changes Employers Should Watch