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FLSA Overtime and Commissions
There are many rules to learn about the new FLSA overtime, one of them being how commissions factor in to an exempt employee’s salary. Learn how commissions count toward the salary threshold.
Social Media Policy Do’s and Don’ts
No employer wants to see an employee post anything negative about the company on a personal social media account. But what legal rights do you have with regard to social media account privacy? See our social media policy do’s and don’ts.
Which Employees Are Affected by the New FLSA Rules?
The new FLSA overtime rules generally apply to all employees that will make over $47, 476 beginning December 1st, 2016. But certain types of workers will not be affected – know which ones will, including whether or not the rules apply to part-time employees.
Time Tracking Memo to Exempt Employees
With the updates to the FLSA salary level for executive, professional, and administrative exempt employees, some positions will need to be changed to hourly, non-exempt positions. In order to get the information you need, you’ll have to ask your exempt employees to track their time. Download our time tracking memo to exempt employees to inform them of the changes.
FLSA Overtime Rule Announced
The FLSA overtime rule was announced today, raising the salary threshold to $47,476 as the minimum pay to qualify as exempt from overtime laws. Employers should begin preparing now to comply with the law, as it takes effect on December 1st of this year.
Tracking Exempt Employee Time
It is critical that employers begin tracking the hours of exempt employees, if they will be affected by the new FLSA overtime exemption rules which are expected to be announced any day now.
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Without realizing it, we may prefer to associate with younger people rather than older people, or enjoy the company of women more than men, or react more amicably to people of our own race. These are examples of unconscious bias in the workplace.
Update Your Employee Handbook for ACA Compliance
Update your employee handbook for ACA compliance to avoid confusion and questions from your employees, or from the IRS or Department of Labor should you get audited.
