HR Compliance Update | December 18, 2023

HR Compliance Update | December 18, 2023

FEDERAL UPDATES IRS Mileage Rate:  The IRS announced an increase in the deductible mileage reimbursement rate for 2024 to 67 cents per mile, up from 65.5 cents. Exempt Salary Thresholds.  The Biden administration just released its Fall Unified Agenda for Regulatory...
Metal Fabrication Company Fined $275,890 for OSHA Violations

Metal Fabrication Company Fined $275,890 for OSHA Violations

A steel fabrication company, recently faced three federal investigations initiated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following the tragic death of an employee in April 2023. These investigations uncovered a staggering 36 violations, 25 of...
DOL Recovers $56,862 in Back Wages from Pool Contractor

DOL Recovers $56,862 in Back Wages from Pool Contractor

In a recent investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) uncovered serious violations by a residential contractor specializing in pool construction. The Wage and Hour Division found that the contractor denied overtime pay to 25 employees, paying them...
EEOC Sues Car Rental Company for Age Discrimination

EEOC Sues Car Rental Company for Age Discrimination

In a significant legal development, a car rental company, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over alleged age discrimination in its hiring practices for management trainee positions in Florida. This case serves as a stark...