Congratulations are in order. America has thankfully spoken!
Read moreWe are pleased to support both the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Read moreThe U.S. House of Representatives recently passed HR 6094, a bill that will mandate a 6-month delay in implementation of the new overtime rule scheduled to go into effect on December 1, 2016.
Read moreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 14, 2016, that the newest version of their Form I-9 will be made available on or before Nov. 22, 2016.
Read moreEffective today, August 1, 2016, OSHA penalties are revised upwards by as much as 70%.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule, effective December 1, 2016, to update the regulations governing which executive, administrative, and professional employees (referred to as "EAP" or "white collar" workers) are entitled to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay protections.
Read moreThe majority of U.S. private sector businesses and their employees must meet OSHA safety and health requirements. Small businesses with fewer than 10 employees are partially exempt, meaning they are not required to maintain OSHA injury and illness records unless informed otherwise in writing by OSHA or the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read moreThe impact of the anticipated Dept. of Labor (DOL) new rule is far-reaching and will be very significant. The vast majority of employers that fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) should anticipate reviewing employee overtime eligibility classifications (Exempt versus Non-Exempt) as soon as possible after the rule is published.
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