Newsletter
FLSA Penalties: Mistakes to Avoid
FLSA penalties increase each year for violations of minimum wage, overtime, child labor, record keeping, employee classifications, and more.
Our blog
Get personal HR advice whenever you need it from our team of certified HR experts. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our blog is a wealth of collective knowledge, ready for you to use as a resource.
Newsletter
Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2022
salary employee
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
Federal Law Breakdown: How Many Employees?
Overwhelmed with trying to know which federal law applies to your company? Here's a quick summary of each law, broken down by company size.
Sam Yoshida, MHR
Aug 30, 2021
unemployment
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is excluding candidates currently unemployed. Although the practice isn't prohibited by the FLSA, is it legal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP
Jul 21, 2021
Newsletter
Unauthorized overtime: does a company have to pay?
If managers must pre-approve overtime but an employee works overtime without permission, does the company have to pay for the unauthorized overtime...
Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources
Feb 25, 2020
Newsletter
Employer Penalties Increase for Federal Law Violations
The DOL announced an increase to employer penalties for noncompliance with federal laws. See what the price per infraction is as of Jan 15, 2020.
Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Jan 16, 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
