Topics: Labor

Labor Department Issues Final Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

The rule takes effect 60 days after publication on the Federal Register, on March 8, 2021. More

Labor Department Proposes Rule Addressing Independent Contractor Status

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule offering clarity to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor. More

Federal Court Overturns Portions of "Joint Employer" Rule

A federal district court ruled that portions of the Trump Administration's revised "joint employer" rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act and conflicts with the Fair Labor Standards Act. More

IRS Issues Guidance for Payroll Tax Deferral

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance implementing the President's executive order allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee's portion of the Social Security tax if the employee's wages are below a certain amount. More

Effectively Schedule Staff to Maximize Customer Service

Effectively and successfully managing staff shifts is critical to keeping customers and employees happy. It can be a difficult job, but those within the industry shared several ways they ease the process and ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time. More

DOL Issues Rule on Fluctuating Workweeks / Overtime

The Department of Labor announced a final rule updating regulations governing computation of overtime compensation for salaried, nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week. More

Ten Ways to Promote the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship to Your Truckstop Staff

Each year the NATSO Foundation’s Bill Moon Scholarship program distributes thousands of dollars to students to pursue their educational goals. In 2020, the foundation will award five, $5,000 scholarships to truckstop and travel plaza employees and/or their legal dependents. Here are 10 ways you can promote the scholarship to your staff. More

House Passes Revised Coronavirus Bill

House Passes Coronavirus Response Act

The Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Moves Five Students Closer to Their Degrees

In 2019, five hardworking students received scholarships from The NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship, which is awarded to truckstop and travel center industry employees and their children based on academic merit, community activities and a short essay. More

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