Wage and Hour Acting Administrator and Policy Advisors Announced
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 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 …