By Allen Smith, J.D. | September 5, 2023 Even though the proposed overtime rule is likely to be challenged in court after it is finalized, employers should start examining how it will affect their workplaces, legal experts say. “I don’t think businesses should act now and make concrete changes,” said Jeff Ruzal, an attorney with … Continue reading Proposed Overtime Rule Likely to Face Court Challenge, but Positions Should Be Audited Anyway
By Roy Maurer | September 8, 2023 The proposed features for the upcoming revamped version of E-Verify would fundamentally change the way employment eligibility verification is conducted, according to a proposal from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). E-Verify NextGen—scheduled for release in 2024—integrates the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic employment … Continue reading Next Version of E-Verify Will Bring Big Changes
How can we retain an employee who has reached the top of the pay scale? By Theresa Adams, SHRM-SCP | May 31, 2023 Employees who are earning the maximum compensation for their pay range are often highly valued top performers, and retaining them in today’s competitive market is a challenging business imperative. Because an employee … Continue reading Ask an Expert: Salary Caps
By Allen Smith, J.D. | August 30, 2023 The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed an increase to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) annual salary-level threshold to $55,068 from $35,568 for white-collar exemptions to overtime requirements. The department also is proposing automatic increases every three years to the overtime threshold. The proposed rule would, … Continue reading Labor Department Proposes New Federal Overtime Salary Threshold
Too often, managers are unaware of and therefore fail to respond to disgruntled workers, raising the risk that frustrated employees will leave for other opportunities and perhaps burn some bridges on their way out. By Lin Grensing-Pophal | August 9, 2023 There’s a hashtag that has been trending in recent months: #QuitTok. It refers to … Continue reading How to Retain Your Talent
By Leah Shepherd | August 1, 2023 Employers must switch to new version of the employment eligibility form by Nov. 1 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced July 21 a new Form I-9—which has been streamlined and shortened—that employers should use beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the … Continue reading What Employers Should Know About the Updated Form I-9
