Aug 31, 2017 — Breaking News for the DOL Overtime Rule. Just yesterday, experts were predicting that the approx. $47K salary threshold proposed by the Obama administration would, in fact, remain, and that the temporary junction against that salary threshold would be removed. Today, the tables have turned. A Texas federal judge ruled against it,…
How to Shrink Your Retail Business
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…
“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…
Penalty Increases for Employment Law Violations
Two years ago the HR contact person at a small firm asked me the million dollar question, “Why are we having this conversation about DOL investigations? Has something changed that I should be aware of?” That was a great question. Not every trumpeting voice requires a response. Sometimes you’re better off turning down the volume.…
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…