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As of January 1, 2020, minimum wage increases will affect employers in numerous states and localities. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the minimum wage for non-exempt employees remains at $7.25 per hour, but if a state or local law...By: Smith Anderson

In 2019, OFCCP has been very busy increasing its enforcement activities and issuing policy changes. The agency also garnered a lot of attention for significant pay equity settlements and ongoing litigation. OFCCP continues to affirm its focus on pay...By: Smith Anderson

The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the issuance of a final rule that, according to the DOL, will “encourage employers to provide additional and innovative benefits to workers without fear of costly litigation.” This encouragement...By: Smith Anderson

North Carolina recently amended the statute that governs the process by which general contractors on certain public projects submit claims to the Director of the State Construction Office (“Director”). While many aspects of the statute remain...By: Smith Anderson

On September 24, 2019, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced the issuance of a final rule that, according to the DOL, will “make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). ...By: Smith Anderson

North Carolina recently amended its “anti-indemnity” statute, which generally applies to construction-related contracts and agreements with design professionals. At a high level, the new law places additional restrictions on the scope of indemnity...By: Smith Anderson

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released three new opinion letters last week that address various compliance requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In its accompanying press release, the Department of...By: Smith Anderson