Employment Policies Archives - Vandenack Weaver

Final Ruling Announcement: Required Minimum Salary for Employees to be Exempt from Overtime

Post author:Cheri Duryea
Post published:October 11, 2019
Post category:Employment Law Employment Policies Wage Issues

The federal Department of Labor has announced its final rule increasing the required minimum salary for employees to be considered exempt from overtime. The new threshold is $38,845/year, up from…

Preventing Third Party Harassment

Post author:Cheri Duryea
Post published:February 13, 2019
Post category:Employment Law Employment Policies Tax & Business

By Matthew G. DunningWhile most employers are aware of their legal obligation to protect employees from harassment by co-workers, supervisors, and managers, a recent case from Mississippi highlights the need…