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The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed increasing the salary threshold for exempt employees to $1,057 per week from the current threshold of $684 per week, which was implemented in 2020. The proposed increase would mean that more employees will...
On August 2, 2023, after a landmark legal case involving Stericycle, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted a new standard for assessing the lawfulness of work rules. The new standard heightens scrutiny of employer-enforced workplace rules about employee behavior....
With a new election season coming, employers should be aware of their obligations in terms of providing time off to vote. Employees can now legally request time off for advance voting, as well as on election day. On July 1,...
After announcing that it would end its temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 verification requirements, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adjusted its stance again. In May 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers would have until...
In May, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 65 establishing Georgia Access – a state-based exchange (SBE) for individual health insurance. The legislation allows Georgia to exit the federal marketplace exchange and gives the Georgia Office of Insurance and...
Business owners often realize that the daily administrative tasks related to human resources (HR) have become too complex to manage or are taking up too much time. A professional employer organization (PEO) like MarathonHR can allow you to outsource your...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new law effective June 27, 2023, gives pregnant workers extra protections if they require accommodations to carry out their work duties. It’s important to note that existing laws have protected the rights of...
In July, a federal court refused to block the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s “80/20 rule,” which applies to employers taking the tip credit toward their federal minimum wage obligations. The DOL rule is intended to limit the amount of...
It’s officially summer, and businesses that have employees working outside should be aware of the risks of heat-related illness. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 700 people die each year from excessive heat, and more than...
Many companies like to take advantage of the opportunity to hire interns during the summer months. It’s usually a win-win; the employer can use the extra help, and the intern gains valuable work experience. If you’ve hired interns this summer,...
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