AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fringe Benefit Group, a leading provider of benefit solutions for staffing companies, restaurants, retail outlets and government contractors, today announced it has been recognized as one …
Restaurant employers received clarity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Opinion Letter FLSA-2025-03, issued September 30, 2025. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) confirmed that “front-of-house” oyster shuckers—those …
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the agency intended to reduce what the Department of Labor (DOL) describes as outdated or burdensome regulations. This move is part of a broader …
On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the appointment of five new officials to the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). This team, comprising an acting administrator and …
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released a policy update that alters enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when evaluating …
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next Secretary of Labor in a 67-32 vote. As head of the U.S. Department of Labor, Chavez-DeRemer will …
The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate passed, and the Governor quickly signed, legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. Key provisions of Senate Bill 8 include: The state’s minimum …
Minimum Wage on the Rise in 2025: 21 States With Increases According to the Economic Policy Institute, as of January 1, 2025, 21 states have increased their minimum wage rates, …
Managing benefits for hourly and part-time employees—especially in the restaurant and staffing industries—comes with unique challenges. High turnover, fluctuating wages, and rising employee expectations make it essential to offer cost-effective …
COVID-19 Update: Business as Usual Like you, we here at Fringe Benefit Group, which includes our brands The Contractors Plan, The American Worker and Century Healthcare, are closely monitoring developments …
