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The Department of Labor issued its Fall 2018 regulatory agenda, and the Wage
& Hour Division is front and center. New to the agenda is a
proposed rule on joint employment under the FLSA. Acknowledging
that its regulations have not been updated in 60 years and no
longer reflect the realities of the workplace, WHD is proposing
changes "intended to provide clarity to the regulated
community and thereby enhance compliance. WHD also "believes
the proposed changes will help to provide more uniform standards
nationwide." A proposed rule is expected in December.
Remaining on the agenda are WHD's proposals to (1) update
the salary level required for the FLSA exemption for executive,
administrative, and professional employees and (2) clarify, update,
and define basic rate and regular rate requirements. The salary
level proposal is expected in March 2019, and the regular rate
proposal is expected December 2018.
It's shaping up to be an incredibly busy couple of months at
WHD. We'll update you as more information becomes
available.
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