The U.S. Labor Department continues to expand the number of jurisdictions and agencies with which it is collaborating on the "misclassification" of workers as independent contractors.

The U.S. Labor Department has further extended to March 21, 2012 the time for commenting upon provisions that would essentially spell the end of the FLSA exemptions for companions and live-in domestic-service workers.

A recent decision emphasizes the wisdom of taking a careful approach in evaluating and responding to an employee's wage complaints.