DOL Announces Final ‘Joint Employer’ Rule

07/30/2021

If you share workers with other employers, engage independent contractors, or use staffing agencies to supplement your workforce, be aware the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a final rule impacting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new rule rescinds the current joint employer rule implemented under the Trump administration. DOL says the new rule will “ensure more workers receive minimum wage and overtime protections.” It takes effect Sept. 28, 2021. 7/29/2021

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