Quite a few years ago my then teenage daughter Alison and I were out on a date. My late wife Nancy was working late that night and so Alison and I were free to spend time together. While on the way I asked Alison, ”What have you been thinking about lately?” It seemed like a…
“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.…
How to Deal with Working Off the Clock
Non-Exempt Issues Could off-the-clock work by your non-exempt employees be a disaster looking for a place to happen in your organization? Once in awhile we’ll ask an employee, “How are you paid?” Often they’ll reply they’re salaried. Then we ask a second question, “What happens when you work more than 40 hours a week?” The…
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…