DOL Enforcement Actions Highlight Three Categories of Child Labor Protections Every Employer Working with Young Teens Should Know

With labor shortages leaving fast food and other lower-wage work environments short-staffed, many businesses are relying more heavily on teenage staff to fill the void. But employers must be aware of applicable child labor laws, which aim to protect the minor’s health and safety and to avoid interfering with the minor’s education. Employers should keep… Continue reading DOL Enforcement Actions Highlight Three Categories of Child Labor Protections Every Employer Working with Young Teens Should Know

DOL Spotlights FMLA, FLSA, and Visa Program Retaliation in New Guidance

On March 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”), Wage and Hour Division issued guidance on forms of prohibited retaliation under various laws the DOL enforces, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), immigration visa programs, and other laws and executive orders. The DOL guidance provides a general overview of… Continue reading DOL Spotlights FMLA, FLSA, and Visa Program Retaliation in New Guidance