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FLSA Penalties: Mistakes to Avoid
FLSA penalties increase each year for violations of minimum wage, overtime, child labor, record keeping, employee classifications, and more.
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Does “Salaried Employee” Mean the Same as “Exempt Employee”?
Salaried employee vs. an employee that doesn't have to track time because they aren't subject to overtime wages -- is this the same thing?
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 7, 2022
Newsletter
Mobile Devices: Minimizing Overtime Concerns
When employees can check into work 24/7 with their mobile devices, shouldn't employers be paying overtime for that remote work time?
Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources
Sep 30, 2021
Newsletter
Are Employers Required to Provide Breaks?
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer depends on these criteria.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jun 3, 2021
covid19
Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims
With the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to employment claims, from both existing statutes and new laws recently...
Sher Shields, MBA
May 28, 2020
Overtime
New Overtime Rule Compliance Strategies
If you have exempt employees making less than $35,568, you'll need to implement 1 of these 4 overtime compliance strategies for each affected...
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 9, 2020
Newsletter
Paying Nonexempt Employees When They Travel
If an hourly employee is required to travel, there are several what-if questions you need to ask to determine how much of the travel time should be...
Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Oct 15, 2018
Newsletter
New Overtime Law Rejected
The DOL's overtime law to bump an exempt employee's minimum salary to $47,476 was rejected in court. What this means for employers...
Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Sep 18, 2017
Newsletter
DOL Overtime Rule On Hold for Now
The DOL's new overtime rule that was set to take effect on December 1 has been postponed until a pending lawsuit is resolved.
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 24, 2016
