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Podcast on Internships: What Employers Need to Know

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Wage & Hour

With the Department of Labor’s crackdown on unpaid interns continuing this year (for background, see my prior post), it seems appropriate to delve into the topic in some more detail.   Fortunately, I’ve been asked to join The Proactive Employer in a podcast on the topic on Friday morning.  Details and signups are available here. … Continue Reading

Revenge of the Interns! Department of Labor Continues Emphasis on Unpaid Internships

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

As if to say, "…And We Really Mean It", the United States Department of Labor continued its publicity campaign on the issue of unpaid interns by releasing a Fact Sheet this week on whether and when interns need to be paid minimum wage or be treated as employees. If you recall, earlier this month, the… Continue Reading

COBRA Subsidy Extension Information Now Available from U.S. Department of Labor

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations

The United States Department of Labor this morning updated its website to include brand new information about the COBRA subsidy extension that was passed at the end of 2009. Among the new documents: Updated Fact Sheet (useful for employers)  FAQs for employees and employers A new job loss poster A new flyer for employees A… Continue Reading