DOL Proposes Rule to Reinstate FLSA Exemptions for Domestic Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule that would reinstate long-standing exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) …
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Miami Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for $2.3M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Miami resident has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme that exploited …
Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases
Starting July 1, 2025, several states and localities will implement increases to their minimum wage rates. This article outlines the …
DOL Recovers Over $270K in Back Wages, Damages for 157 Workers
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) led to the recovery of over $207,470 in back wages and damages for …
Wall Street Veteran Sworn In as Social Security Commissioner Amid Agency Restructuring
Frank Bisignano, a longtime Wall Street executive and former chairman and CEO of Fiserv Inc., was sworn in as the new Commissioner …
SCOTUS Clarifies Differential Pay for Reservists During National Emergencies
The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation, addressing the issue of differential …
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Crypto Expert Talks Tax Loss Harvesting While Staying Compliant
Shehan Chandrasekera, head of tax strategy at CoinTracker, offered practical advice on how digital asset holders can optimize tax outcomes …
Michigan Treasury Department Discusses Impact of Nationwide Agribusiness Case on Insurance Companies
By Peter G. Pupke, Esq., Checkpoint News The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued a release explaining the impact of …
Can Our Company Condition a Job Offer on the Applicant’s Agreement Not to Enroll a Child With a Known Disability in Our Health Plan?
QUESTION: We learned in the interview process that a top job candidate’s child has a serious disability. Our major medical plan …