by Kellie Boysen | Jul 15, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
The Department of Labor is preparing to release guidance addressing how to assess whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor. Dr. David Weil, an administrator with the DOL’s Wage-and-Hour Division, said the agency will clarify the criteria... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 7, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
The Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges has been made, establishing same-sex marriage recognition. As sensitive and complicated as this issue may be, it has big implications for employers. Every employer in this country must now offer the same benefits... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 2, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
Proposal For FLSA Minimum Salary Raise Released by The U.S. DOL The U.S. Department of Labor announced yesterday its long-awaited proposed regulations that would raise the minimum salary for exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would... by Kellie Boysen | Jun 30, 2015 | Our Blog, Policies
Below is a list of the 5 most import human resource policies an organization should have in place. Not implementing any one of these policies could open your company up to various liabilities and risks. Handbook Policies Employee handbook policies that every company... by Kellie Boysen | Jun 25, 2015 | OSHA & Safety, Our Blog
Willful Violation – Requires intentional disregard for the act or plain indifference to employee safety and the law. The employer either knows that they are committing a violation, or they are aware that a hazardous condition existed and made no reasonable... by Kellie Boysen | Jun 23, 2015 | OSHA & Safety, Our Blog
All workplace accidents and incidents, no matter how minor, should be investigated. Also included should be near-miss incidents in which no damage or harm resulted. Completing an accident investigation will be beneficial in determining safety hazards, safety training...