Blog Posts in 2019

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Overtime Exemption Law to be Updated in Spring 2019 February 8, 2019
The Department of Labor has indicated that as early as March of 2019, new rules will be issued concerning the overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed changes have ...
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Gender discrimination a factor in women earning less than men February 8, 2019
Over the last several decades, legislative efforts have been made to address income inequality. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against women in terms of ...
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Are You Listening? February 5, 2019
Sound and communication expert, Julian Treasure, is telling us that we are losing our ability to listen. Between our increased ability to create a sound bubble with our earbuds to being inundated with ...
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Will I Be Paid If My Office Closes Due to Weather Conditions? January 30, 2019
Widespread weather related closures are expected this week as an arctic blast envelopes much of the country, including portions of Georgia. In anticipation of the cold weather, many offices are ...
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Claims of Age Discrimination on the Rise January 23, 2019
As the number of baby boomers interested in remaining in the work force continues to increase, so too does the number of age discrimination claims. With improved health care leading to longer life ...
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Opinion Letter Distinguishes between Standard Rate of Pay and Regular Rate of Pay January 23, 2019
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a complex, federal regulation setting forth many of the nation’s wage and hour laws. It’s scope is vast, but two specific provisions affect the majority of ...
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