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How To Determine if an Employee Is Exempt or Nonexempt
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules about the minimum wage, youth employment, and overtime requirements. As a part of the law, there are rules that determine which type of workers are exempt from overtime. If nonexempt employees don’t receive...
How To Determine if an Employee Is Exempt or Nonexempt
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules about the minimum wage, youth employment, and overtime requirements. As a part of the law, there are rules that determine which type of workers are exempt from overtime. If nonexempt employees don’t receive...
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Why Small Business Saturday Matters: Celebrating the Heart of Our Communities & Economy
Small Business Saturday, observed annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, is a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting small businesses across the nation. This year, it falls on November 30, 2024. Initiated by American Express in 2010, the event...
Supreme Court to Review Wage and Hour “Day Rate” Case
By Jeffrey W. Brecher, Principal (631-247-4652) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Justin R. Barnes, Principal (404-586-1809) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Eric R. Magnus, Principal (404-525-8200) with Jackson Lewis P.C. In April 2020, a three-judge panel of the U.S....
$500,000 Theft Involving Paychex Payroll Services Under Investigation
“It appears that Paychex (payroll services) was hacked which gave the hackers the ability to gain access to (The Landings’) bank account information,” a sheriff’s deputy wrote in an incident report quoted by USA Today. The Landings is a residential...
Form I-9: Do NOT Accept Expired Identity Documents after May 1, 2022
During the pandemic, employers had to shift and adapt many work processes, including onboarding. At the same time, many states temporarily set aside deadlines to renew identity documents such as Driver’s Licenses, so people would not have to wait in lines and...
How to Make Better Managers with a Limited Training Budget
Has your business recently promoted a talented individual based on their skills or high performance in their role? Are they prepared to lead? Most of us have experienced a time where just because an employee was a great salesperson, accountant, or marketer, it didn’t...
How to Derive Insights From Your Payroll Data
Are you benefiting from all the insights about your workforce contained within your payroll system? With the right reports and analysis, your payroll data can teach you how to help your organization improve workforce compliance, employee experience, and recruiting...
How to Avoid Discrimination on Job Applications
Recruiting and hiring the best-fit candidates is an essential part of business operations. When the process runs smoothly and effectively, it can result in a promising new hire that makes a positive impact on your business. If handled poorly or afoul of legal...
New EEOC Guidance Spotlights Caregivers in the Workplace
By Sheri L. Giger, Katharine C. Weber and Jenifer M. Bologna of Jackson Lewis P.C.As the number of employees requesting flexible work arrangements increases, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new technical assistance document, “The...
3 Ways AI and Machine Learning Will Enhance HR and the Workforce
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are hot topics in HR right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new landscape—one that includes a hybrid workforce; virtual recruitment, hiring, and onboarding; an increased focus on diversity, equity, and...
In-House Versus Outsourced HR: Comparison of Costs, Compliance, and Business Goals
Businesses need employees to carry out operations. But having employees comes with tremendous responsibilities including hiring, benefits, payroll, engagement, training, and development. When these human resources functions are managed smoothly, business leaders can...
8 Best Practices for HR Compliance
To build a stronger compliance regime, these eight areas of focus will help your company ensure fair and equitable opportunities, an inclusive culture, and a safe workplace. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Just call (888)323-8835...
These 7 “Turnover Tells” May Mean You’re About to Lose an Employee
There are many reasons why employees quit their job. They move to different locations, stay home with children, change careers, or seek promotions. However, sometimes employees resign because they are unhappy with their employer. In fact, according to a recent...
Eleventh Circuit Case an Excellent Primer on the FLSA’s Administrative Exemption
By T. Chase Samples, Principal (864-672-8034) with Jackson Lewis P.C. Business development managers, whose job was to convince corporate customers to purchase General Motors vehicles for their corporate fleets, qualified for the administrative exemption from the...
Circuit Courts Split on Standing to Sue in ADA Title III Website Accessibility Claims
By Joseph J. Lynett, Principal (914-872-6888) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Jennifer Rusie, Principal (615-915-3300) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Mendy Halberstam, Principal (305-704-4942) with Jackson Lewis P.C. On standing to sue under Title III of the Americans...
Refreshing Whistleblower Processes for the Remote Workplace: Best Practices
By Susan M. Corcoran, Principal (914-872-6871) with Jackson Lewis P.C; Kristin L. Bauer, Principal (214-520-2400) with Jackson Lewis P.C. At the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that over a three-month period, there was a deluge...
SECURE 2.0 – What Employers Need to Know
By Melissa Ostrower, Principal (212-545-4000); Tia L. Martarella, Of Counsel (404-525-8200) with Jackson Lewis P.C. On March 29, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”, HR 2954). The vote was...
DOL Withdrawal of Trump-Era Independent Contractor Rule Held Unlawful
By Victor N. Corpuz Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C. Dallas 214-520-2400 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when it withdrew a Trump-era Independent Contractor Final Rule (ICFR), a Texas federal court...
Same Day Pay: Why More Employers are Using This Benefit as a Recruitment Tool
Same day pay, also known as real-time pay or on-demand pay, is a relatively new payment option provided by employers that eliminates the traditional waiting period of a weekly, biweekly, or monthly paycheck. This payment option benefits workers by easing financial...
How HR Can Support Non-Office Workers in 2022
The hybrid work model is exploding in popularity. Businesses recognize that flexible work is here to stay and top talent expects it. Hybrid work is a blended model that consists of some employees who work 100% remotely, others who work in an office, and the majority...
Want to Grow Your Business? 5 Money Questions to Ask Yourself
You’ll need great employees with the skills to get you to the next level, but you also need to minimize complexity and make wise choices on how to spend your time, money, and resources. Scaling your business requires you to get strategic about...
55% of Remote Workers Would Quit If WFH Option Rescinded
A January 2022 Morning Consult poll reported by Bloomberg reveals that 55% of remote workers would consider quitting if required to RTO (Return to Office) before they felt safe. In the week prior, that number was 45%. Employers face new challenges when...
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