The Department of Labor increased penalties for labor law violations for 2018. Please read the featured article below for more information. My goal is to keep you informed, help you avoid costly HR mistakes, and facilitate compliance maintenance.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed for violations of a number of federal labor laws. The rule increases penalties for employers that do not comply with certain requirements under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), among other laws. The increases generally apply to civil penalties assessed after January 2, 2018, whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015.