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A recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) final rule increases the salary thresholds used to determine whether executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees are exempt from overtime pay under federal law. While the increased thresholds are likely to result in many employees who were previously exempt now qualifying for overtime pay, employers must also considerContinueContinue reading “How the DOL’s New Overtime Rule Could Impact Employee Benefits”

It’s a digital world that we inhabit these days. Everything from the personal to the professional is finding a second home fast on the internet. Are you worried that your business is starting to fall behind? Perhaps you already have a system or network in place but you’re wondering what more smart web solutions canContinueContinue reading “Five Ways The Digital World Can Help Your Business Flourish”

There are a variety of common issues that supervisors should be aware of when evaluating employees through performance reviews. Training supervisors properly is an essential step in avoiding mistakes that can lead to lawsuits and other problems. 1. Rating inflation Generally, supervisors give employees inflated performance appraisals because they fear honest evaluations will damage theirContinueContinue reading “15 Mistakes to Avoid When Conducting Employee Performance Reviews”

Harassment is a significant risk to organizations today. It is necessary to commit to a prevention strategy that focuses on improving the culture of the workplace and avoiding legal liability and negative public attention. The following are basic principles proven effective in preventing and addressing harassment. Leadership and Accountability The foundation of a successful harassmentContinueContinue reading “How to Create a Harassment Prevention Strategy for Your Business”

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor recently published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) warning that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated systems could cause employers to violate laws WHD enforces, including administration of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Noting the growing use ofContinueContinue reading “How AI Could Impact Your FMLA Administration”