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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Change: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

On July 6, 2015, the U.S. If the number is too high, an employer simply may convert the employee from exempt to non-exempt and not permit overtime. The DOL has suggested that the employee still ‘wins’ even if this occurs, because they may have more time off. The DOL entirely misses the employee relations aspect of this change.

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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Changes: Primary Duty Test

HR Bartender

As you know, on July 6, 2015, the U.S. Under the Act, to be exempt (from overtime), an employee must meet 3 requirements: The employee must be paid a minimum weekly salary; The employee must be paid on a salary rather than on an hourly basis. Someone once erroneously said patience is a virtue. Jonathan] Absolutely.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM. A Garter study indicated that employee experience was a top priority for 47 percent of HR leaders and it is important for us to explore why. What is Employee Relations?

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HR Functions and Outsourcing

Astron Solutions

A 2015 SHRM article noted that “In the HR realm, employers most commonly pay for access to talent management [e.g. Compensation Administration. Technology Outsourcing. Another form of outsourcing used by organizations is Software-as-a-service (SAAS). In this option, organizations use software applications or services by a vendor.

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4 Labor and Employment Law Changes to Keep an Eye On In 2015

Insperity

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. And your business will be responsible for appropriately tracking and paying overtime to those employees. It should be.

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How to Advance Your Career in HR

HR Digest

They manage employee relations, recruit new employees, train them, and provide benefits. Employees with career paths in human resources typically work for publicly traded companies, government agencies, colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations. Proven HR Career Tips You Should Consider . Top Companies .

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do We Start?

Astron Solutions

The reported noted the following: • The ratio of the median earnings of women to men without considering various compensable factors (such as job title, years of experience, industry, etc.), since 2015. The ratio of the median earnings of women to men when considering compensable factors also decreased, but only by $0.01