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,...
Show Me the Money: The Year of Strikes!
2023 has come to be known as the “year of strikes.” This surge in labor activism reflects the changing dynamics of the modern workforce, where employees are standing up to demand better wages, safer working conditions, and a fair share of the economic pie.
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.