HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO INCREASE AUDITS

Posted by Rob on September 2, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT:  DOL TO INCREASE AUDITS On March 24, 2009, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a statement making clear that employers, including Hawaii employers, can expect an increase in DOL audits.  The statement, issued through Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, can be found at the DOL’s website, http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/esa/esa20090324.htm. Among other things, Ms. [...]

Employers Expected to Face Additional Pressure from Department of Labor

Posted by Rob on August 18, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

It seems like everywhere you look there is some mention of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) cracking down in one way or another on businesses. Statistics indicate that there is much increased activity in DOL audits over the last few years, which should come as no surprise. In the DOL 2011 Strategic Plan Fiscal [...]