Federal Government

3/9/2026 5:20:38 PM

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule

By Richard Raleigh John Pueschel

On February 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would once again revise how workers are classified as...

10/22/2025 9:09:22 PM

By Lynn O'Brien Joe Whitley

On October 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) issued additional guidance on implementing the $100,000 H-1B payment...

10/13/2025 8:48:59 PM

By Andreas Mosby Martha Zackin

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) September 30, 2025 Opinion Letter FLSA2025-03 brings welcome clarity for restaurants and hospitality...

9/29/2025 4:59:03 PM

By Lynn O'Brien

With government funding set to expire after September 30 unless Congress acts, only certain government employees will continue working...

9/17/2025 4:15:22 PM

By Jasmine Chalashtori Michael Clark Martha Zackin

On Tuesday, September 16th, Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys Jasmine Chalashtori, Michael Clark, and Martha Zackin presented virtually on...

8/25/2025 3:03:41 PM

By Martha Zackin Andreas Mosby

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the return of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program....

8/12/2025 8:52:00 PM

By Martha Zackin Andreas Mosby Victoria Grieshammer

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal...