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of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the agency intended to reduce what the Department of Labor (DOL) describes as outdated or burdensome regulations.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 …
Fringe Benefit Group (FBG), an industry leader in the design, implementation and administration of benefit plans for government contractors, restaurants, retail, and staffing companies, today announced that Nick Harness has joined the company …
Managing employee benefits is a vital part of running any business, but for employers with hourly workforces, there are extra challenges that can strain resources. Traditional insurance billing methods can …
