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By A. Scott Hecker and Ariel Fenster

Seyfarth Synopsis: Child labor laws remain fertile ground for government enforcement as evaluate key issues for 2024. Late last year, the Wage Hour Division released guidance for new processes to assess greater penalties against companies who violated child labor laws. Companies should take note of the increased financial risks and overall teamwork between…

Continue Reading Child Labor Law Penalties on the Rise – Employers Face Various Avenues to Increased Exposure

By A. Scott Hecker

Seyfarth Synopsis: The long wait for a Senate-confirmed U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) Administrator is over! 

As of October 25, 2023, Jessica Looman has ascended to the top role in one of the Department’s premier enforcement agencies, winning confirmation 51-46.  Operating as Principal Deputy Administrator since January 20, 2021, Ms. Looman’s WHD was active…

Continue Reading Take me to Your Leader: Senate Confirms Jessica Looman as U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division Administrator

By Kristin G. McGurn and Alison H. Silveira

Seyfarth Synopsis: Department of Labor Acting Administrator Bryan Jarrett issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2018-4 (“FAB”) on July 13, to guide Wage & Hour Division (“WHD”) field investigators on how to determine whether home care, nurse, or caregiver registries are employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. A “registry” is “an …
Continue Reading DOL Guidance on Registry Employer Status: Foreshadowing A More Tolerant Independent Contractor Approach