Did you know that a well-intentioned holiday bonus can turn onto a wage compliance headache? The holidays are time to give hard-working employees a bonus. Monetary bonuses are a great way to express appreciation for contributions made by employees. [...]
I wish I could answer this question with a resounding “yes” but the reality of what I see with my clients makes me say “maybe.” Large employers have recently reigned in their telecommuting options for employees. Yahoo!, IBM, Bank [...]
As the country was winding down to celebrate Thanksgiving, a federal court in Texas issued an order to suspend the implementation of new salary level for white collar exemption scheduled for December 1st. For months employers have been anticipating [...]
Having the privilege to vote was a big reason why I chose to become a US citizen. And since my naturalization in 2005, I have voted in every single election. Election day is a big deal for me. I [...]
If you were hoping to spend a quiet summer in the office, no such luck this year. Last week, the Department of Labor ("DOL") announced its proposal for updating the overtime exemptions for white-collar employees including executives, administrative and [...]