Labor Days

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s labor and employment practice

The Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule is Officially Out

Last week, the Trump-era independent contractor classification rule was officially eradicated by the U.S. Department of Labor, (“DOL”) due to its apparent inconsistency with the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The…

President Biden’s Call to Employers

President Biden announced that his administration had reached its goal of 200 million vaccine shots administered during his first 100 days in office. Not stopping there, the President also made a special call to…

Complimentary Webinar: Wage & Hour Laws

Tuesday, May 18th at 12:30pm ET Wage & Hour Laws: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division recovered a record $1.4 billion in back wages for workers in the past 5 years. According to the WHD,…

Paid Sick Leave Trends: States and Localities Step In Where Federal Law Falls Short

Paid sick and family leave is expanding. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the special pressures it has placed on parents and families, has renewed the push for mandated paid sick and family leave. Congress’ decision…

COBRA Subsidies Under the American Rescue Plan Act

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, requires employers to provide free COBRA coverage to employees (and family members) who qualify for COBRA due to an involuntary termination of…