By: Jessica Jackler On December 12, 2019, the DOL announced a new Final Rule updating what constitutes the “regular rate” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule should ease the burden for employers that offer perks and benefits to their employees without fear of miscalculating overtime rates. […]

By: Jessica Jackler We previously posted on new impactful Illinois legislation effective January 1, 2020 (see articles from our Labor & Employment Blog & Newsletter). Below is a refresher about these new laws now in effect. Illinois Minimum Wage: The hourly rate is now $9.25 per hour. After six months, […]