by Kellie Boysen | Dec 30, 2014 | Our Blog
The basic rule in PA has always been that, for a non-compete to be enforceable, it needs to be entered into when employment begins (i.e., as consideration for offering employment), or there needs to be some independent consideration to support it (e.g., a raise,... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 23, 2014 | Our Blog
Understanding the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is easier said than done. They are often unclear and hard to comprehend. As a rule of thumb, FLSA doesn’t permit deductions from exempt employees. The regulations state that the amount... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 16, 2014 | Our Blog
Below is a list of the new regulations that will impact HR professionals the most in 2015. DOL action items Changes to the DOL’s overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) by February 2015.Specifically, the DOL will address the FLSA’s “white-collar”... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 9, 2014 | Our Blog
Nowadays, the hr community is seeing more instances of federal and state agencies exercising their abilities to imprison company owners, directors, officers, managers and supervisors for violations of wage-and-hour laws. The latest example is Elisa Parto, a Port... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 4, 2014 | Our Blog
This past June, federal agencies added some clarity to offer employers an additional “ruling” on what is known as the 90-day Waiting Period which will go into effect in January 2015. This ruling establishes parameters for employers whether they are self-insured or...