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DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Joint Employment Status

The following article first appeared in the News & Analysis section of Littler Mendelson’s website. It is reposted here with permission. On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department…

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Federal Labor Agencies Formalize Employer-Friendly Shift

The following article was first published in the Employment Law…

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US DOL Proposes Overhauling Independent Contractor Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule…

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DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Joint Employment Status

Federal Labor Agencies Formalize Employer-Friendly Shift

US DOL Proposes Overhauling Independent Contractor Rule

HR Hotline: Should I Grant an Employee Time Off to Grieve for a Dead Pet?

HR Hotline: How Does the Location of Our Employees Affect Whether FMLA Applies to Us?

HR Hotline: Does a Reduced Headcount Mean Reduced FMLA Obligations?

HR Hotline: Can You Offer FMLA Leave with Fewer Than 50 Employees?

HR Hotline: When Is 50 Employees Not 50 Employees?

HR Hotline: Handling Married Couples and FMLA

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