On January 13, 2017, Department of Labor (DOL) agencies - including the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - increased penalties for rule violations as required under the Inflation Adjustment Act.

On Jan. 12, 2017, the Senate voted to approve a budget resolution that instructs the House of Representatives and Senate subcommittees to begin work on a budget reconciliation measure.

Starting with plans renewing January 1, 2017, the EEOC's final regulations related to employer sponsored wellness programs and their interaction with the ADA and GINA.

On December 7th, the Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act (a measure passed by the House earlier this month)

On Tuesday, November 22, Judge Amos Mazzant III issued an injunction blocking the overtime rule changes set to take effect on December 1st.