Compliance Stuff

If you support small businesses as an advisor, accountant, HR professional, or community partner, you know how challenging compliance can be. Small businesses power the U.S. economy, making up 99% of all businesses and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce. Helping your clients navigate labor laws while managing day-to-day operations with limited time and resources can be difficult. That’s where the right tools make a difference. The Trump Administration is committed to supporting America’s small businesses with common-sense policies, clear guidance, and easy-to-apply resources. The U.S. Department of Labor ’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) offers practical, easy-to-use resources to help you support employers in understanding and complying with key laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 🔎 What’s New WHD has expanded its compliance assistance tools to better support employers: A centraliz...

On June 5, 2025, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The proposed budget includes significant funding reductions for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), specifically targeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The proposal seeks to cut OSHA’s funding by approximately $50 million and reduce its full-time workforce by 223 positions, shifting the agency’s focus toward increased compliance assistance rather than direct enforcement. The enforcement budget for OSHA would be reduced by about $23.7 million compared to the previous year. Broader DOL cuts are also proposed, with an emphasis on consolidating workforce programs and reducing regulatory burdens. Quick Hits Secretary Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on June 5, 2025, abo...