Proposed Labor Rules and What They Could Mean for Businesses

When it comes to labor and the workplace, what is the difference between rules and laws? And what topics are top-of-mind within Washington, D.C.? Find out on this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, as host Gene Marks talks with Labor and Employment Reporter for the Bloomberg Industry Group, Diego Areas Munhoz. Hear about where some of the key labor rules stand, including those on worker classification, overtime, minimum wage, and more.

Topics Include:

00:00 – Welcome, Diego Munhoz 0:2:33 – Covering workplace and labor 03:41 – Impact of a new Secretary of Labor 06:11 – Rules vs. laws 07:44 – Status of worker classification rule 10:45 – Debate on worker classification 14:38 – Risk of impending lawsuits 15:49 – Changes to overtime rules 17:58 – Phased changes to threshold 20:25 – Outlook on minimum wage increase 22:43 – Thoughts on national minimum wage 26:02 – Mandated vacation rules 27:49 – Focus on paid leave 29:28 – Wrap up

Learn more about the proposed worker classification rule at www.paychex.com/articles/compliance/dol-independent-contractor-rule.

Find out what you need to know about overtime at www.paychex.com/articles/compliance/flsa-new-overtime-rule.

Find out the impact raising minimum wage could have on small businesses at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/raising-minimum-wage.

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