On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a new rule that modifies who is "exempt" from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

Beginning with the Q3 2016 lobbying report, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is requiring California lobbyist employers to itemize "other lobbying expenses" of $2,500 or more.