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FLSA Exemption Implementation Guide
We previously discussed dealing with the pay issues surrounding employees who may not make enough to be classified as exempt under the new rules. But aside from figuring out how to reclassify employees while protecting your bottom line, you’ll also want to consider a...
Minimum Wage in New York Increasing to $15
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a law permitting the minimum wage in New York to increase to $15 per hour over the next several years. The timing for compliance with the new law is based on location within the state. Employers need to begin preparing to accommodate...
FLSA White Collar Exemptions: Steps to Take Now
The Department of Labor is planning to dramatically raise the minimum salary requirement for employees to qualify as exempt under the “FLSA White Collar Exemptions.” It’s possible this new minimum will be as high as $50,440, which could impact nearly five million...
Tip Pooling Law Impacts Certain States
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently released a 2-1 decision that would essentially outlaw tip pooling arrangements in which tips are required to be shared with employees who do not usually receive them. Such employees would generally...
