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…
Read moreIn the dynamic landscape of health insurance, keeping abreast of regulatory changes is pivotal for brokers and clients alike. Our blog post offers a comprehensive analysis of the recent Final Rule issued by the…
Read moreThe Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors, enhancing compliance and worker protections.…
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) just released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2024-1, addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems on workplace practices…
Read moreIn October, Governor Newsom approved SB 616, which changes California's sick pay law. These modifications, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024, impact various facets of the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families…
Read moreOn August 4, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law significant amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. These changes have far-reaching implications for both temporary laborers and the…
Read moreA recent report from The Department of Labor suggests that there are over one million more jobs available in the U.S. than people who are searching for them. Unemployed laborers are, therefore, becoming more…
Read moreFringe Benefit Group, Inc., an industry leader in the design, implementation and administration of benefits for hourly and part-time workers, and Century Healthcare (CHC), a north Texas-based company specializing in…
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