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Uncertainty and general confusion continue, says EmployeeTech’s Michael Weiskirch, who answers common questions on 2016-17 DOL filing.

Here's how the outcome of the presidential election could affect the trajectory of the Labor Department's regulation.

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

U.S. jobs continued to rise at a steady pace in October and wage gains accelerated, signs that the labor market and economy made steady progress at the start of the fourth quarter.

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

Jobless claims increased by 7,000 to 265,000 in the week ended Oct. 29, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.

Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.

These actions, including identifying exempt jobs and overtime patterns, will help employers prepare for the final regulations taking effect Dec. 1.

The agency’s assistant secretary shares some of the last-minute projects employers and retirement plan sponsors can expect before the end of this presidential term.

Jobless claims declined by 3,000 to 258,000 in the week ended Oct. 22, a Labor Department report showed.