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DOL finalizes FLSA joint employer rule, limiting business liability

HR Dive | January 14, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has limited joint employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in final regulations published Jan. 12. The rule, slated to be published in the Federal Register Jan. 16, spells out the circumstances under which more than one business can be held liable for FLSA violations. It largely adopts the "four-factor balancing test" from DOL's proposed version of the rule while also clarifying that an employee's "economic dependence" on an employer does not determine whether it is a joint employer. The rule also provides additional examples of business models, business practices and contractual agreements that do not make joint employer status more or less likely under the FLSA. The rule is set to take effect March 16, 2020, or 60 days from the date of publication.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are foundational to a more just, fair, and human society. A strong DEI culture at work ensures that each of us is seen and celebrated for who we are.

And experts at Deloitte, McKinsey, Forbes, Columbia Business School, and virtually anyone who studies the subject will tell you it’s quantifiably proven to drive, accelerate, and impact growth, recruitment, retention, psychological safety, connection, productivity, and more in the workplace.

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Managing diversity and cultural difference at work

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are foundational to a more just, fair, and human society. A strong DEI culture at work ensures that each of us is seen and celebrated for who we are.

And experts at Deloitte, McKinsey, Forbes, Columbia Business School, and virtually anyone who studies the subject will tell you it’s quantifiably proven to drive, accelerate, and impact growth, recruitment, retention, psychological safety, connection, productivity, and more in the workplace.

Here are some tips for how to promote diversity and cultural differences in your workplace.

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