Living and working in Florida has many advantages, but each year brings a new hurricane season and the threat of potentially damaging storms. An employer’s hurricane preparations should include awareness of the employment laws, which might be implicated in the event of a storm as well as planning to address storm-related issues. This article summarizes …
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May 24
Call to Action: Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final regulations making changes to Part 541 governing overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here are the key elements of the new regulation: Salary Threshold Changed to $913/week ($47,476 per Year) This threshold doubles the current salary threshold level. While this …