Important Dates  Oct. 7, 2014 Executive Order 13658 increases the minimum wage rate for certain federal contractor employees. Jan. 1, 2020 $10.80 minimum wage for federal contractor employees $7.55 cash

Highlights  The DOL recognizes two types of joint employment—horizontal and vertical. Vertical joint employment is the most common scenario. A federal district court ruling vacated the DOL’s test for determining

The Impact of COVID-19 on Open Enrollment Employers can expect major disruptions to open enrollment this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As such, employers should stay apprised of

Choosing an Effective Hand Sanitizer Hand hygiene is an important response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands with soap and water.

Field Assistance Bulletins  Field Assistance Bulletins provide DOL investigators with guidance on enforcement positions and clarification of agency policy. FABs provide insight for employers on how the DOL plans to