It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for compliance, here is a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in November and a checklist of the essential items you should consider addressing in December and beyond.
| _____ | Strategize and stay tuned for federal overtime rule changes. The salary threshold for the “white collar” overtime exemptions was set back to $35K on November 15 after a judge struck down a federal rule that dramatically raised the threshold to $44K in July and was set to boost it to $59K on January 1. Before deciding how to move forward with your compensation plans, read more (at the link above for all employers and here for K-12 independent schools) about what you need to consider in light of the ruling – and watch out for updates, as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has already filed an appeal. |
| _____ | Prepare for major changes from the Trump administration. Now that we know Donald Trump will return to the White House, it’s time to prepare for his second term in office. The president-elect has already shocked employers by tapping Chavez-DeRemer to lead the DOL, and here are 10 workplace law developments can you expect under the new administration. Our Post-Election Resource Center for Employers can help you navigate this transition and give you... |
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