The Department of Labor (DOL) started off 2026 issuing numerous Opinion Letters on issues arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued six opinion letters addressing ...

For various business reasons, an employer may determine that it needs to move a full-time employee to part-time status. Before an employer makes such a determination, it should pause and carefully ...

In some situations, the use of a temporary pay increase for non-exempt staff is an appropriate way to recognize a temporary change in duties tied to a specific appointment or assignment. When the ...

To qualify for exemption, employees generally must meet all the following tests: Duties Test - The employee's job duties must primarily involve executive, administrative or professional duties as ...

Expedited studies are research projects that meet one of the categories under 46.110 and involve minimal risk. Full board studies are those the IRB determines does not fall under exempt or expedited ...

Human Resources works with university leadership and departments to ensure compliance with regulations and evaluate the impact on university positions. We will communicate with the proper stakeholders ...