Aim to Be Compliant: Federal DOL Reinstates Independent Contractor Test
Effective March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its independent contractor rule, impacting how businesses classify workers. This change rescinds a 2021 rule thatemphasized two core factors—control over work and opportunity for profit or loss. The new...
Aim to Be Compliant: Post-Accident Procedure – Ensuring Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is important to both your company and your employees.Cultivating a culture where every accident, hazard, near miss, or potentially unsafe condition is reported immediately to a supervisor is crucial. Establish a well-communicated protocol for handling...
Build a Competitive Compensation Strategy
In today’s fast-paced job market, offering competitive pay is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Maintaining a compensation package that keeps pace with inflation is a critical piece of the talent acquisition puzzle. With salary surveys and market data...
Federal Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule – What Employers Need to Know
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent changes to overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exceeded the agency’s authority. This decision halts the planned January 1, 2025, salary threshold...