by Mimi Soule | Mar 17, 2019 | Employment Policies, Legal Risk, Wage and Hour
Well…as expected…it’s happening again.On March 7, 2019, the US DOL submitted a new proposed overtime rule to the Office of the Federal Register for publication that will…again…seek to increase the salary basis for certain exempt...
by Mimi Soule | Mar 10, 2019 | Unemployment Benefits
Common Question: Am I required to respond to a notice of an unemployment benefits application (Request for Separation Information)?Answer: Yes, employers are required to provide a response within 10 days from the date of the notice. If you do not respond timely, you...
by Mimi Soule | Oct 1, 2018 | Employment Policies, Legal Risk
Checklists are Integral to Small BusinessesThere are two primary checklists that all small businesses need to create in order to simplify their processes and ensure legal compliance: New Hire ChecklistSeparation from Employment ChecklistCheck out the New Hire...
by Mimi Soule | Sep 1, 2018 | Employment Policies, Legal Risk
Employment Laws Dictate PolicyThe employment laws that apply to your business determine what policies a business needs to include in its Employee Handbook. Check out the infographic below for an outline of NC and federal employment laws. Contact us with questions on...
by Mimi Soule | Jul 15, 2018 | Discrimination, Legal Risk, Unemployment Benefits, Wage and Hour
The majority of small businesses end up in a sticky legal issue not because they intended to do anything wrong, but simply because they were not aware that their decision could lead to a potential employment claim or government audit. Our Firm’s mission is to...
