Topic Archives: Department of Labor (DOL)

March 13, 2019 - Department of Labor (DOL)

What Do the DOL’s Proposed Changes to the FLSA Overtime Rules Mean for Employers?

By: Andrew R. Turnbull and Amber D. Shubin

On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, proposing to raise the minimum salary level for employees to be exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under current FLSA regulations, …›

March 5, 2018 - Department of Labor (DOL)

A Changing Landscape: Unpaid Internships Under the DOL’S New Primary Beneficiary Test

By: Maya Harel

As companies begin to think about their summer internship programs, they may want to consider the recent change in the legal landscape surrounding unpaid internships. For good reason, companies have generally been concerned about the legality of unpaid internships, given the U.S. Department of …›