Family-owned consignment business owners often think they’re under the radar. All can be well and good until that business success runs sideways with Uncle Sam. Ask Rhea Riner, who’s been fighting U.S. Dept of Labor laws since 2013 for the ability to keep part of her successful business model. What did she do that’s so…
What’s New with Bob & Doris Scribner, Executive Advantage & HR!
What’s new in HR? 1) Federal DOL is now taking public opinion to create a new overtime rule for exempt and salary thresholds. One question is whether to totally eliminate the salary threshold or not. DOL is taking opinions at the following website (https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=WHD-2017-0002-0001) but we wouldn’t mind hearing your opinions as well. 2) New…
Simple Ain’t Simple No More
Being a business owner used to be basically simple. Generally one used common sense to navigate through the day and once-in-a-while one had to bend to the federal or state government rules on a tax matter, but even that was a rare happening. Simple Ain’t Simple No More especially with the Federal Department of Labor…
Workplace Harassment Can Happen Here
How would your company’s name look in headlines? A recent headline on KOMU.com reads: “Jury decides harassment at work and at school contributed to a Missouri teen’s suicide.” The manager of the Dairy Queen was charged with second degree manslaughter as a result of her actions. The school district is still trying to defend itself.…
“HR Tip: Always Read the Small Print” by John Q. Doe
“I don’t always read the small print and sometimes get stung for my lack of attention. As a small business owner I’ve always thought I was immune from the inspections of the DOL (Department of Labor) and its rules and therefore I haven’t been paying much attention to their latest publications. First, here is why…
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