Despite passage in June by both chambers of the New York State Legislature, legislation repealing the 2011 Wage Theft Prevention Act’s “annual wage notice” has yet to take effect. In fact, as of this writing, Governor Cuomo has not been presented with the bill for signature. Because the legislation only takes effect 60 days after
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USDOL Regulatory Agenda Indicates Delay In New White Collar Exemption Rules
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in Department of Labor
In its new regulatory agenda, the Department of Labor has indicated that its proposed rules remaking the traditional FLSA “white collar” exemptions in response to March’s Presidential directive will not be provided until February, 2015. The employer community eagerly awaits guidance from the Department, particularly given the uncertainty and litigation which followed in the…
DOL Policy Statement Delays (Government) Enforcement of Home Care Overtime Rule
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in Department of Labor, Exemptions
In response to pressure from state governments and others fearing the increased cost of home care services, the Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it would delay its own enforcement of the new rule requiring that previously-exempt “companions” receive minimum wage and overtime. The DOL’s Policy Statement stated that the DOL would not…