The U.S. Labor Department last year proposed a rule to increase the standard salary level for executive, administrative and professional exemptions and the minimum total annual compensation level for the … Continue reading 10 Steps to Prepare for New Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released an updated version of the “Employee Rights Under the [Federal] Family and Medical Leave Act” poster (often referred to as the “General … Continue reading DOL Releases New FMLA Poster and Employer’s Guide
Many times my first contact from an employer is due to their organization being fined for non-compliance or because they are being sued and suffering expensive litigation. In many cases, these unfortunate … Continue reading 10 Crucial Employment Laws Every Leader Should Know!
On Wednesday, April 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule expanding the number of persons that are subject to fiduciary standards when they provide retirement investment … Continue reading DOL Issues Final ‘Fiduciary’ Definition and Rules
An executive order has been drafted forcing any company that contracts with the federal government, contractors or subcontractors, to issue seven (7) days (56 hours) of paid leave to employees … Continue reading Mandated Paid Sick Leave Executive Order Drafted
According to an IRS official, employers need to be sure they are offering affordable, minimum-value coverage to at least 98% of the employees on whom they report under the Affordable … Continue reading IRS: Affordable Care Act Simplified Reporting Must Be Met Each Month
On July 24, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released drafts of the forms that large employers will be required to file in order to show that the health coverage … Continue reading IRS Released Affordable Care Act Draft Forms
A pat on the back, a kiss on the cheek, or a hug may seem harmless, but can easily escalate to sexual harassment. While most workers know the rules about … Continue reading Is “Inappropriate Touching” Sexual Harassment?
The Equal Pay Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The act prohibits paying lower wages to one sex than the other for jobs that are similar in terms … Continue reading Equal Pay Act (1963)
