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FLSA Overtime Rule Announced
Today, the White House and the Department of Labor announced the publication of the final rule of the FLSA overtime exemption, also known as the “white collar exemption.” As we have been discussing in previous posts, this new rule dramatically raises the...
4 Steps for Deciding How to Handle FLSA Changes
The proposed changes to the white collar exemptions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are looming large in the minds of many employers. These rules, proposed in June 2015 and expected to be finalized sometime in 2016, would more than double the salary threshold...
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...
