During the past several presidential transitions, it has become a trend for the incoming administration to repeal or delay many regulations and guidance documents issued in the waning days of the previous administration. The switch from the Trump administration to the Biden administration shows the trend has continued and likely will do so for the foreseeable future.
Compensating Tipped Employees
One example of the trend is the final rule affecting compensation for tipped employees, which the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) adopted during the Trump administration’s final days.