Jul 21, 2025 | Consulting Services
When running a business — whether it’s a restaurant, retail shop, or professional service — ensuring compliance with labor laws, such as overtime, is not just a legal responsibility but a reflection of your values as an employer. A recent federal case involving the...
Jun 25, 2025 | Consulting Services
For restaurants across New York State, staying abreast of evolving labor laws can feel like a full-time job. One area that frequently causes confusion is the distinction between service charges and tips, as well as how to remain compliant with state law while ensuring...
May 12, 2025 | Consulting Services
A recent article in the Times Union discussed a class action settlement for a fuel cell producer, in which the company paid $600,000 to settle the lawsuit over employee misclassification. The suit was brought by former employees who were misclassified as “exempt” and...
Nov 18, 2024 | GTM Business Blog isolved
On Nov. 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to amend current requirements that employees in white-collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime exemption under the...
Oct 7, 2024 | GTM Business Blog isolved
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently published a report examining employee benefits in the country. The estimates in the report are from the BLS’ National Compensation Survey, which measures costs and trends related to...