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…
Read moreRestaurant 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…
Read moreSecretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the agency intended to reduce what the Department of Labor (DOL) describes as outdated or burdensome regulations.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 federal initiative…
Read moreOn 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 four policy advisors, is…
Read moreOn 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 whether a worker is classified as an…
Read moreOn 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 oversee workforce policies, job training…
Read moreThe Michigan House of Representatives and Senate passed, and the Governor quickly signed, legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage.
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Read moreManaging 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…
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