Why It Matters
As employers continue to manage telework requests in the post-pandemic workplace, courts are making clear that telework is not automatically a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. A recent Fifth Circuit decision in Hayes v. GStek, Incorporated (“Hayes”) reinforces that principle…
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued a new opinion letter addressing how employers must pay employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). While opinion letters are not binding legal precedent, they provide helpful guidance to employers navigating thorny wage and…
Employers should assume that Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) errors once treated as minor and fixable during an audit may now lead to immediate penalties.
For the first time in nearly three decades, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has revised its Form I-9 inspection…
Effective January 1, 2026, Indiana joined a growing number of states regulating earned wage access (“EWA”) services with the enactment of the Indiana Earned Wage Access Act codified at Indiana Code 28-8-6 (the “Act”). The legislation establishes a formal framework governing providers that allows…
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Carta Robison has joined the firm as a Senior Associate in its Labor and Employment Practice.
Carta focuses her practice on labor and employment matters, advising employers on a wide range of workplace issues and disputes. She works with clients to…
DOL’s New Proposal to Distinguish Employees from Independent Contractors
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of proposed rulemaking to redefine independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would also apply to the…
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Brooke Smith has joined the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Ms. Smith is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing individuals, closely held companies, and complex organizations in high‑stakes disputes in…
The IRS has announced that new tax-reporting rules are forthcoming for overtime compensation under recent federal tax legislation commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (the “Bill”).1 Although the Bill does not change how employers calculate or pay overtime it introduces new overtime…
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA), effective January 1, 2026, introduces new requirements for businesses that handle personal data of Indiana residents. If your company operates in Indiana or targets Indiana consumers, now is the time to ensure compliance with the INCDPA.
Executive Order 14117 (Prevent Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern) and its implementing regulations establish the Data Security Program (DSP), a new compliance framework that companies must navigate when transferring U.S.…
Collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) brought by hourly, non-exempt employees against their employers have been a thorn in the side of employers in recent years. However, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion last week, Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., No.…
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a foundational element of the workplace for many employers. As such initiatives face heightened scrutiny, organizations must respond to shifting legal, political, and enforcement trends with precision and care. Federal agencies have ramped up…
