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DOL Withdraws Trump-Era Independent Contractor Rule | JD Supra
President Joe Biden’s campaign advocated for workers’ rights and sought to prevent the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. In accordance with his platform, on May 5, 2021, the Biden Administration Department of Labor (“DOL”) officially withdrew the “Independent Contractor Rule” proposed during the Trump Administration. The Trump-era rule would have made it somewhat easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Former Union Member and Leader, Marty Walsh, As the Secretary of Labor And President Biden’s Nominations of Seema Nanda and Julie Su | JD Supra
Spring of 2021 is off to a busy start in Washington, D.C. The Biden-Harris Administration continues working towards union-friendly outcomes and withdrawing and revising Trump-era regulations. On March 22, 2021, in a 68-29 vote, the United States Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, as the new secretary for the Department of Labor.
Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine? | JD Supra
Since the COVID-19 vaccines began to roll out in December of 2020, employers have begun to grapple with vaccine-related issues. The most common question from employers is: “is it legal to require my employees to get vaccinated?” Just like the similar question of whether employers can mandate the flu vaccine, the answer is yes—with several notable exceptions.
The Journey to $15.00 Minimum Wage | JD Supra
On Friday, January 1, 2020, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased to $12.00 per hour, pursuant to the bill that had been executed by Governor Phil Murphy back in 2019. The long-term purpose of this law is to gradually increase the minimum wage by $1.00 per hour each year until it reaches $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2024. New Jersey is not alone in this pursuit.
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