Under a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on September 24, 2019, employees who make less than $35,568 are eligible for overtime pay effective Jan. 1, […]
posted on September 30, 2019 by
It May Be Time to Reclassify Some Employees as Non-Exempt or Implement Pay Raises
posted on September 19, 2019 by
DOL Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update Joint Employer Test
On April 1, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to clarify when employers are considered joint employers where they share or exercise control over workers. This […]
posted on September 9, 2019 by
Chandra C. Davis to Present Best Practices for FLSA, FMLA, ADA and Handling Complaints
Chandra Davis will present Best Practices for FLSA, FMLA, ADA and Handling Complaints at the MIE Conference for Legal Services Executive Directors, Managers and Supervisors (MIE Conference) on September 10 […]
posted on August 20, 2019 by
Chandra Davis to Present at Management Information Exchange (MIE) Conference in Atlanta, September 10
Management Information Exchange (MIE) Conference for Legal Services Executive Directors, Managers and Supervisors in Atlanta, September 9 and 10. Chandra Davis to lead discussion of employment law rules and regulations […]
posted on April 4, 2019 by
What Employers Need to Know about the Proposed Revised Rule on Overtime
The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a revised rule on white collar exemptions to the overtime requirement of Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the proposal is not yet in place, employers should carefully […]
posted on January 2, 2019 by
New Year’s Resolution: Improve Employment Practices
If one of your resolutions is to improve employment practices, this may be the year to consider an Employment Law Advice & Counsel Hotline Retainer Program. ELS offers an “Employment Advice & […]
posted on December 24, 2018 by
Expedited Review of Proposed Reduction in Force (RIF)
Reduction in force checklists are plentiful, but what happens if you have some concerns and are under pressure to produce your proposed plan for Board approval with two weeks? While […]
posted on December 10, 2018 by
Inclement Weather: Employee Safety, Business Closings, Employee Pay, and FLSA
As the HBO hit series Game of Thrones has warned for many years: Winter is Coming. Businesses need to be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather interrupting the workday. […]
