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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers may use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (such as commissions) to satisfy up to 10% of the mandated salary level.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) are required to make, keep and preserve certain records pertaining to their obligations under the law. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Navigating HR compliance in a complex regulatory environment

Higginbotham

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This includes employment laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. State laws may impose additional requirements. This worksheet from the U.S.

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HR record keeping requirements — stay in compliance

Business Management Daily

Human resource departments have extensive record-keeping obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and other state and federal laws. Wage rate tables.

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Are Workers’ Comp Insurers ready for what comes next in the COVID-19 crisis?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

In-person medical exams are often required to determine disability or treatment, site visits may be needed to determine causation or return-to-work accommodations, and personal home visits may be required to facilitate recovery and vocational rehabilitation or counselling. Getting back to anything close to normal will be a long process.