#WorkforceWednesday: New FLSA Notice Standard, DOL’s PAID Program, Axed Wage and Hour Penalties

This week, we dig into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action notice standard, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) relaunched Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, and the DOL’s scaled-back approach to wage and hour investigation penalties.

Seventh Circuit’s New Standard for FLSA Notice 

The Seventh Circuit has introduced the Richards framework, a middle-ground standard for FLSA collective actions. This decision deepens the circuit split over notices to potential plaintiffs and could lead to Supreme Court involvement. Learn how this could impact your compliance strategies.

DOL Relaunches PAID Program 

The DOL has relaunched the PAID program, letting employers self-report FLSA violations to avoid litigation or liquidated damages. The program now covers select Family and Medical Leave Act corrections. Discover how this voluntary option supports compliance.

Wage and Hour Investigation Penalties Scaled Back

A new DOL directive reduces penalties during wage and hour audits. Liquidated damages won’t apply in pre-litigation investigations but may still be pursued in litigation. See how this change could affect your risk management strategies. 

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