Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore recently issued federal regulations set to significantly impact the employer/employee relationship.
First up, the Department of Labor is significantly raising the...more
4/26/2024
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On April 23, 2024, two federal agencies published rules that will have a dramatic impact on employers. First, the Department of Labor significantly increased the salary threshold for determining an employee’s exemption from...more
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to allow for unemployment...more
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