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DOL’s Overtime Exemption Increase – And Why Time Is of the Essence
The Department of Labor (DOL) made big news last month by proposing new regulations to raise the minimum annual salary for overtime-exempt employees from its current level of $23,660 to $35,308.
Almost everyone agrees that the $23,660 figure is embarrassingly… continue
Pro-Employer Supreme Court Term Featured Arbitration, Union Fees and Whistleblowers
This past term, the Supreme Court issued key rulings for employers involving arbitration and whistleblower law, leaving little doubt where it stood on employment issues, while also dealing a significant setback to unions nationwide with its blockbuster ruling in Janus… continue
Minimum Salaries for White-Collar Employees: Will States Pick Up Where US Labor Department Left Off?
After the Department of Labor’s rule raising the minimum annual salary for most overtime-exempt employees from $23,660 to $47,476 was invalidated by a federal court last year, it appears some states may step in to finish the job started by… continue
Holiday Season Brings Wage and Hour Challenges
As if the holiday season weren’t stressful enough with all the shopping and cooking to be done, HR professionals also must deal with a variety of wage and hour challenges. Be sure to check these five considerations off your list… continue
HR Intel: Don’t Let #deleteuber Happen to Your Company
Every now and then a news story pops up illustrating the importance of aligning corporate, HR and PR strategies. These stories are often largely negative, painting companies in a bad light while we play Monday morning quarterback. The blood and… continue
A More Employer-Friendly Wage and Hour Division Expected Under Trump
When Donald Trump becomes president on January 20, most experts predict that the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will take a more employer-friendly approach toward enforcement.
“For at least the next four years, you’re going to… continue
Employee Handbooks Can Help Retailers Meet Unique Compliance Challenges
As if high turnover rates, seasonal demand and supply chain management weren’t difficult enough, retail employers face a variety of compliance challenges that are unique to their industry.
Some states and municipalities have enacted requirements that apply specifically — and… continue
HR Intel: Dark Joint Employer Clouds Forming for Franchises
A series of sexual harassment complaints against McDonald’s in the past month has laid the groundwork for a potential new joint employer battle for the purveyor of patties.
Fifteen unique charges have been filed with the EEOC in the last… continue
Patchwork of Laws Makes Employee Classification Harder Than Ever for California Employers
Employee classification has always been difficult for employers in California due to differences between California law and federal law.
Until recently, the most significant difference has been that California requires that most overtime-exempt employees spend at least 50 percent of… continue
HR Intel: Is HR Ready for the Robot Revolution?
A regular round up of news, legal trends and workplace developments to help keep HR ahead of the curve
Any time there’s a technological revolution, there are winners and losers. About this, historical precedent is clear. After all, elevator operators,… continue
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