Regulatory Guidance/Interpretation

Trump Administration’s Latest Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda Shows DOL, EEOC, and Other Workforce Regulators Have Ambitious Plans Over the Next 12 Months

According to the Trump Administration’s most recent semi-annual regulatory agenda, the federal agencies that enforce employment-related requirements, including the Department

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OFCCP Finalizes Rule Exempting Certain TRICARE Providers From Agency’s Jurisdiction

The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a Final Rule formally disavowing any jurisdiction over

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Wage and Hour Division Releases Four New FLSA Opinion Letters To Provide Guidance Regarding Sales Employees’ Exemptions and Method of Compensation

The U.S. Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) continues to be among the busiest of DOL’s sub-agencies as evidenced

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New OFCCP FAQ Clarifies How Contractors Should Account for Individuals Who Identify as “Non-Binary”

According to a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) published recently by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

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Written Comments to the EEOC Express Strong Support for Proposed Regulations Governing Agency “Guidance” Documents

Last month, the EEOC published and asked for public comments on a proposed rule to add a new section to

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EEOC Gives Go-Ahead To Issuing Proposed New ADA Regulations Governing Incentives for Wellness Plans

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to approve a draft notice of proposed rulemaking to address the extent

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USCIS Backtracks on 2018 Policy Requiring Employers To Provide Contract and Itinerary Details When Placing H-1B Employees at Third-Party Worksites

In the wake of two court losses over the last few months, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rescinded

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