On Feb. 20, 2025, the Michigan Legislature amended the state’s Wage Act in a compromise measure that accelerated the schedule of minimum wage increases but prevented a complete phaseout of the tip credit for workers who receive tips. The Senate Bill 8 (bill) was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Feb. 21, 2025. Background In […]
With the current labor market, many businesses are running with lean teams leading to the possibility of overtime for their employees. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision serves as a reminder that overtime rules are not always easy to follow. Fair Labor Standards Act The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes the minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping […]
On March 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance containing specific examples of what it considers “unlawful retaliation” by employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and visa programs. DM Payroll Solutions shares details from the recent guidance to learn how you can practically apply it […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new final rule revoking the joint employer final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set into effect on March 16, 2020. The new rule has an effective date of Sept. 28, 2021, and was proposed on March 12, 2021. DM Payroll Solutions sheds light […]
After President Biden’s recent memorandum requesting a pause to allow for the review of new and pending rules, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced there will be delays to the tip credit and worker classification final rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Keep reading to learn more about the repercussions the final […]
After a long-standing rule that left room for interpretation when classifying workers, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposed rule that significantly simplifies the classification of employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). DM Payroll Solutions explores the new proposed rule and shares insight on how it can […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) recently published new guidance providing insight into the reopening of schools across the country. The guidance includes a new FAQs section offering further information to both employees and employers about paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response […]
When COVID-19 first put the country into a state of emergency, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provided employers with time to comply with pandemic-related paid sick leave and paid family leave mandates. During this time, businesses could correct mistakes without facing scrutiny. However, the DOL recently increased its enforcement efforts. DM Payroll Solutions gives […]
To help keep you informed, DM Payroll Solutions has outlined recent FAQ guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL). Explore the commonly asked questions and answers below. Q. How many hours must an employer pay an hourly employee who must work a partial week because the employer’s business has been closed? A. The Fair Labor […]
In a guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on April 10, 2020, the organization addressed how the employment tax deferrals can be treated in relation to recently passed COVID-19 legislation, including the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). DM Payroll Solutions has collaborated […]
