The Supreme Court found that car service advisors are exempt from overtime requirements, rejecting the principle that exemptions should be narrowly construed.
Supreme Court Jettisons Narrow Interpretation of Overtime Exemptions
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Drug-Coverage Disclosures Are Due by March 1
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Each year, employers that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible workers, dependents or retirees must disclose to the Centers...
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Paychecks in Bitcoin: Fad or Trend?
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Is bitcoin, a digital currency, becoming accepted as a form of compensation?
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SSA Revises Previously Announced Payroll Tax Cap for 2018
Janet L. Heins|News, Payroll, Tax Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
On Nov. 27, 2017, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it had revised the maximum amount of earnings...
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SCOTUS to scrutinize fair share fees, FLSA exemption for auto service advisors
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Pamela Wolf, J.D. On September 28, 2017, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in a pair of unrelated cases...
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For 2018, Expect Steeper Health Plan Premium Increases
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Costs, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The average premium hike for employer-sponsored health plans next year is expected to be the highest since 2011. But...
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After Harassment, Consider Counseling Services Without Deductibles
Janet L. Heins|Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Mental Health Benefits, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A benefits attorney advises companies to adopt a Workplace Harassment Prevention and Protection Plan (WHiPP) that provides counseling and...
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The Fight for $15: A Maryland County Raises the Bar
Janet L. Heins|Maryland, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Montgomery County, Md., has approved a bill that will increase the countywide minimum wage from $11.50 to $15.00.
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Weekly Tip-Pooling Policy Doesn’t Violate California Labor Code
Janet L. Heins|California, Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A coffee shop’s policy of pooling tips on a weekly basis and distributing them to service employees based on...
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