The Department of Labor Has Issued a New Overtime Rule
After a long review process, The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final overtime … Read more
Wage and Hour
Three Questions about Internships
For many employers, summer means interns. But for human resource professionals, this means staying in … Read more
What May Come with a $15-per-hour Wage
In October 2018, Amazon announced that it would pay its employees $15 an hour, starting … Read more
Complying with Minimum Wage Laws
The cost of not paying employees minimum wage and overtime can be significant. For example, … Read more
Understanding Permissible Deductions for Exempt Employees’ Salaries
Salary Deductions for Exempt Employees The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempts certain classes of … Read more
School’s out for Summer–Child Labor Laws 101
School is out for summer, and kids are wanting to make money. Hiring young people … Read more
Minimum Wage, Tipped Employees, and the Tip Credit
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and in most states, employers are allowed to … Read more
New rules for domestice service employees who provide companionship services
The U.S. Department of Labor is now enforcing new regulations governing domestic service employees who … Read more
Do you owe your salaried employees overtime?
Because of the significant number of employment laws and their complexity, compliance can become difficult … Read more
Election Day and Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage increases have been a popular topic in the news lately as advocates have … Read more
