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Proposed regs loosen restrictions on foreign employees


June 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Hiring, Immigration, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new, less-strict set of rules on getting visas for temporary guest workers.

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Feds list training exception to FLSA overtime rules


May 15, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Exempt non-exempt, FLSA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay, Training

In most instances, if nonexempt employees take training that pushes them over 40 hours a week, your company is on the hook for overtime pay - with one exception.

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FLSA update: DOL rules on request for classifying part-timers as exempt


April 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Exempt non-exempt, FLSA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money, Pay

In a key Opinion Letter, the U.S. Dept. of Labor responded to a company’s request to prorate the pay of an exempt employee working part time.

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