On January 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including:
To maintain their deterrent effect, the DOL is required to adjust these penalties for inflation, no later than January 15 of each year. Key penalty increases include the following:
Action Steps
Employers should become familiar with the new penalty amounts and review their pay practices, benefit plan administration and safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
2020 Penalty Amounts
Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Account Manager or Account Executive.
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