Employers may benefit from two significant changes made by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
Articles about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) an other topics related to wage and hours issues.
Is a Uniform Standard for Evaluating FLSA Collective Action Notice Motions on the Horizon?
Is a Uniform Standard for Evaluating FLSA Collective Action Notice Motions on the Horizon?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides a framework for how employees are compensated under federal law. In addition to establishing minimum wage and overtime standards, among other things, the FLSA allows employees to bring “collective”
The Federal Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay: Opportunities for Restaurants Employers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains new, temporary laws, including available tax deductions for earnings on tips for tipped employees and overtime wage earnings of all employees.
Treasury Department Releases “Preliminary List” of “No Tax on Tips” Occupations
Treasury Department Releases “Preliminary List” of “No Tax on Tips” Occupations
The Treasury Department this week released a “preliminary list” of occupations that may be entitled to claim the “no tax on tips” deduction.
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Court of Appeals Upholds $9.3 Million Award for Nurses Misclassified as Independent Contractors by Healthcare Staffing Agency
States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor
Child labor laws have changed in several states this year with some states tightening restrictions on child labor and other states loosening their rules. California, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, and Virginia are among the states that have altered their laws on employment of minors.
IRS Publishes Draft Revised Form W-2 in Response to No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Reporting Requirements
IRS Publishes Draft Revised Form W-2 in Response to No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Reporting Requirements
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act established new above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation.”
DOL Proposes Rule to Return Home Healthcare Agency Workers to FLSA Exempt Status
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a proposed rule that would allow third-party home healthcare providers to rely on the domestic service exemption that existed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing regulations issued before 2013, and expanding the
Littler Lounge: Thinking About Getting PAID 2.0? Here’s What Employers Need to Know
Littler Lounge: Thinking About Getting PAID 2.0? Here’s What Employers Need to Know
Just when we thought we had our summer schedules set, the Department of Labor decided to shake things up. In this special episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave call in Littler attorney Lee Schreter for a
Fifth Circuit Decision Clarifies Application of Highly Compensated Employee Overtime Exemption
TakeawaysA recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals clarifies how courts should apply the highly compensated employee exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act.For the exemption to apply, an employee must perform at least one exempt duty set forth in the standard executive, administrative, or professional exemptions — a simpler duties test to meet.The court’s analysis provides practical guidance for employers evaluating overtime exemptions for technical and field-based roles.Related link
What Keeps You Up at Night? Top Wage-Hour Traps for 2025 – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Wage and hour compliance continues to trip up even experienced HR pros—especially in California. From meal periods to bonus calculations, the rules are complex and the penalties are steep. In this episode, Jen highlights the top wage-hour issues that keep employers up at night and how to tackle them before they turn into claims.
Hold that Paycheck! Navigating Unpaid Suspensions for Exempt Employees
On those (hopefully) rare occasions when a supervisor or other exempt employee must be suspended without pay for disciplinary reasons, employers should take special care to ensure that the unpaid suspension does not result in loss of the employee’s exempt status. Loss of exempt status could be costly to an employer, who may then be required to pay overtime to an employee who is typically not entitled to overtime wages.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Certification of FLSA Collective Action on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated a district court’s preliminary certification of a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action, holding that district courts in the Ninth Circuit must assess whether each prospective opt-in plaintiff can satisfy personal jurisdiction requirements before being
Littler Lounge: From Tip Jars to Service Charges – And Now, No Tax on Tips?!
Littler Lounge: From Tip Jars to Service Charges – And Now, No Tax on Tips?!
In this episode of Littler Lounge, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Littler attorneys Dan Boatright and David Jordan to dive into the wild world of tipping. From airport kiosks and frozen
It’s Official—No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime Through 2028
One of President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign messages was a promise to implement a no-tax-on-tips and no-tax-on-overtime law. On July 3, 2025, the U.S. Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4. The White House offers a calculator for employees