The DOL recently published a new final rule to increase the minimum wage paid to foreign workers when sponsored for an H-1B visa or green card. The increase will become effective July 2021. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Department of Labor to Increase Prevailing Wages for Foreign Workers
USDOL Hires More Investigators
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced that they will be hiring additional investigators and technicians to ensure employers are in compliance with relevant labor laws. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about USDOL Hires More Investigators
Guidance on the FFCRA
The Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor recently issued additional guidance for employers on the new paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Guidance on the FFCRA
DOL Issues Guidance on the FFCRA
The U.S. Department of Labor published some guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. The … [Read more...] about DOL Issues Guidance on the FFCRA
No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
Self-certification for women owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women owned small business (EDWOSB) under the SBA will no loner be available this year. For companies already certified, there will be special rules. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella outlines how the Department is using suspension and debarment to protect government programs from fraud. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors