Smart business owners will have a plan in place before disaster strikes. But the wisest managers will also have backup plans for their backup plans in the event of a power outage, data breach, and countless other catastrophes. Last month, RTR Consulting shared the importance of workplace safety preparedness. But are your strategies thorough enough?… Read more »
Fair Labor Standards Act
Employee Rights for Breast Pumping at Work
In the workplace, employees have rights when it comes to pumping during work hours. Mothers should not have to dread going to work and worry about finding a private place to pump. How can employers be accommodating to mothers and ensure they are following the FLSA requirements? A Look at the Laws Unfortunately, not everyone… Read more »
What to Know About Transgender Rights and How It Could Impact Your Business
Change is the word. It’s at the core of the transgender issue and transgender workplace protections. Who are we talking about? Transgender describes those with a gender description different than what their sex defined for them at birth. Law has defined it to mean a… “…person’s gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically… Read more »
Employment Law Changes for 2018 – Part Three
This is the last in our three-part series of Employment Processes for 2018, giving you essential information on new laws, bills, and policies. Employers, you must stay up-to-date on changes that could much affect you and your business. We at RTR Consulting want to make sure that you are prepared when the new year rolls… Read more »
Employment Law Changes for 2018 – Part Two
Employers, have you examined your employment processes for 2018 yet? The new year will be here before you know it, and with that comes important updates you must be aware of! This is part 2 in our three-part series on Employment Law Changes for 2018. We at RTR Consulting want to make sure… Read more »
Employment Law Changes for 2018 – Part One
Happy Almost New Year: Time to Examine Your Employment Processes for 2018 This is the first in a three-blog series with essential information employers need to know about new laws, bills, and policies. Employers, have you examined your employment processes for 2018 yet? Start by asking yourself, is my recruitment and selection process… Read more »
New Overtime Pay Rules
The Department announced a Final Rule focused primarily on updating the salary and compensation levels needed for Executive, Administrative and Professional workers to be exempt. For more information, see http://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/final2016/. The primary change raises the salary test to a weekly salary of $913.00 or an annual salary of $47,476. The salary test in CA currently… Read more »
EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT
The Department of Labor is increasing its audit to ensure employers are not misclassifying employees exempt. In addition, they are changing the rules to make more positions classified as non-exempt. Employers should audit their employee classifications to ensure they do not have misclassified employees. Conducting job analysis on for all positions is the best way… Read more »