Employer Alert! New DOL Overtime Rules!
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a Final Rule that raises the minimum salary threshold by 65% under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule institutes a notable increase in salary requirements for the “white collar” exemptions,...
Total Rewards Can Sustain Employee Retention!
What are the Total Reward Elements? I am often asked by my clients this question. Compensation is not just base salary; it is so much more. Compensation refers to employees’ total rewards for their work and contribution to an organization. It goes beyond just...
Pay Equity – Why Should Companies Care?
Pay equity ensures that people are paid fairly for their work regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
Did You Know? Pay Transparency is Becoming State Law!
Employers often ask me, “Can we have a policy requiring employees not to discuss compensation?” Not anymore! In most circumstances, employers cannot legally ask employees to keep their pay secret. Several years ago, the National Labor Relations Act...