On May 2016, the DOL enacted a rule raising the salary threshold of minimum wage to $47,476 per year. The rule was overturned by a federal court in TX and is being appealed by DOL. What this means (in simple terms) for the employer: you have a breather but possibly haven’t dodged the ball. At some point the minimum…
New DOL Overtime Rule, Salary Threshold Increase
Just a note that, as of 11/22/16, the Federal Court has blocked the Overtime Rule. We firmly believe, even more now than ever, in the importance of understanding and applying overtime rules. This article will be updated! – Doris 11/23/16. Yesterday,(May 18, 2016) the Department of Labor issued a new rule that updates the regulations determining…
Effective Performance Documentation
Imagine a soccer game in which no one can agree on the rules and no wins are recorded. It’s no fun for the spectators or the players! If you want success (and fun!) in your business, make sure the Rules of the Game are communicated to employees and The Score is kept up-to-date so everyone…
Keeping Up with DOL Wage & Hour Exempt
It’s a challenge to keep up sometimes. New labor rules and laws are continually being implemented, keeping us as employers on our toes. The following suggestions on how employers can be in line with the wages and hour rules come from the June 2015 edition of CCH – Ideas and Trends. 2016 The article begins…
Client Highlight: Dave Griggs of Flooring America
Dave Griggs’ Flooring America, a retail and wholesale floor covering business, has been around for 40 years, headed by owner Dave Griggs. They sell and install all sorts of flooring products, as well as the proper materials to install and care for those products. They also have a ProShop, which caters to the installation contractor…