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Fringe Benefit Group

Fringe Benefit Group Recognized as One of Austin's Top Workplaces

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fringe Benefit Group, a leading provider of benefit solutions for staffing companies, restaurants, retail outlets and government contractors, today announced it has been…

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DOL Confirms Certain Front-of-House Workers May Join Traditional Tip Pools

Restaurant employers received clarity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Opinion Letter FLSA-2025-03, issued September 30, 2025. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) confirmed that “front-of-house” oyster…

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DOL Announces Deregulatory Push with 63 Rule Rollbacks

Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the agency intended to reduce what the Department of Labor (DOL) describes as outdated or burdensome regulations. This move is part of a broader federal initiative…

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor

On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next Secretary of Labor in a 67-32 vote. As head of the U.S. Department of Labor, Chavez-DeRemer will oversee workforce policies, job training…

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DOL Issues Final Rule on Classifying Workers Under the FLSA

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors. The rule aims to enhance employers’ and…

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