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The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is proposing to delay the effective date of the "Independent Contractor Rule" from March 8, 2021, to May 7, 2021. This proposal follows a Presidential directive for a regulatory freeze to allow for further review of new rules. The rule aims to establish a new standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Public comments on this delay are encouraged and must be submitted by February 24, 2021.

The memorandum titled "Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)" outlines a directive by the President to maintain and strengthen the DACA program. Established during the Obama-Biden Administration, DACA provides temporary relief from deportation for certain undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, allowing them to work and contribute to the economy. The memorandum instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to take appropriate actions to uphold the program, ensuring that it aligns with existing laws. It also specifies that the memorandum does not create any legal rights for individuals against the United States or its agencies.

In response to a Presidential directive from January 20, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to delay the effective date of a new rule concerning the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program until April 23, 2021. Originally set to take effect on February 22, 2021, the rule had been finalized on January 21, 2021, and involves changes to the Vaccine Injury Table. HHS seeks public comments on the proposed delay, which aims to provide more time to review the rule and address any possible legal, factual, or policy issues. Public comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will delay enforcement of its rule on "Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization" until March 20, 2025. This rule allows the FAA to accept air operator certificates from foreign carriers if issued by a recognized oversight organization. The delay allows for a review to ensure consistency with law and policy under the new administration. This decision aligns with a Presidential directive to consider postponing pending rules for further review.

The Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, issued a final rule to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in its regulations. This change follows Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," and aims to ensure consistency across federal government references. No notice of proposed rulemaking was required for this rule as it makes no substantive changes impacting public rights or obligations. The renaming is effective March 17, 2025, and involves technical amendments with no additional costs to the public.

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has proposed delaying the effective date for the "Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" from March 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021. This delay aligns with a request by the President to pause many new regulations for further review. The proposed delay will provide more time to analyze how the rule, which changes how employers can handle their employees' tips, complies with recent amendments and the potential impacts on employers and employees. Interested parties can submit comments on the proposed delay by February 17, 2021.