On March 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Department”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to withdraw the Trump administration’s final rule (the “Rule”) for classifying […]
New Jersey Department of Labor Publishes Final ABC Rule | Littler
At a Glance New Jersey DOL issued final rule implementing the “ABC” test for assessing whether workers are employees or independent contractors under state law. The final rule […]
U.S. Department of Labor Launches the Essential Workers, Essential Protections During the COVID-19 Pandemic Initiative
On April 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) announced the Essential Workers, Essential Protections initiative (the “Initiative”) to provide workers who have […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on FLSA, FMLA, and FFCRA Leave
May 6, 2021 Update. On April 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the Essential Workers, Essential Protections initiative (the “Initiative”) to provide workers who have […]
Department of Labor Officially Withdraws Trump Administration Worker-Classification Rule
On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Department”) withdrew a final rule (the “Rule”), announced two weeks before the end of former President Trump’s term, […]
U.S. Department of Justice Reorganizes to Pursue Fraud | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is further consolidating its fraud enforcement, signaling a sharper focus on crimes against the federal government and trade issues and a potential […]
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes to Significantly Raise the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
November 18, 2024 Update. On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order finding that the DOL’s increased salary thresholds […]
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
May 5, 2025 Update. On May 1, 2025, the DOL announced in a Field Assistance Bulletin that it will “no longer apply the 2024 [Final] Rule’s analysis,” discussed […]
Department of Education Announces Investigations at Over 50 Universities For Alleged Use of Racial Preferences
On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced 52 investigations into universities for the alleged use of racial preferences and stereotypes in potential violation of Title VI […]
Justice Department Intervenes in a Lawsuit that Takes Aim at Illinois Law Requiring Nonprofits to Disclose Director and Officer Demographic Information
On March 4, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi moved to intervene in a lawsuit that challenges an Illinois law requiring nonprofits to disclose their officers’ and directors’ demographic […]