by Editorial Staff | Jul 2, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, Overtime Rules, Wage & Hour
Previously, WorkWise Compliance (formerly Personnel Concepts) reported that lawsuits were filed to block the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new overtime provisions. Specifically, on May 22nd, 2024, more than a dozen business groups and a company filed a lawsuit to...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 27, 2024 | DOL, FLSA, Latest News, U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (the Court) recently announced that it will address possible changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, next term, the Court will address the standard employers must meet to show minimum wage and overtime exemptions. Markedly, the...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 18, 2024 | ADA, Discrimination, EEOC, GINA, Latest News
On June 14, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Cumberland, Maryland-based specialty pharmacy will pay $515,000 to settle a disability and genetic information discrimination case. Notably, the company violated the Americans with...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 11, 2024 | Discrimination, EEOC, Latest News, Title VII
On June 6, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that a Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer will pay over $1.1 million to settle a hiring discrimination case. Notably, the company’s discriminatory practices were mainly against Black and...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 4, 2024 | DOL, Latest News, OSHA, Overtime Rules
Previously, Personnel Concepts reported that two final rules were released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Specifically, one of the final rules announced in April 2024 focused on new overtime protections. The other rule focused on representation during...
by Editorial Staff | May 29, 2024 | Employee benefit plans, IRS, Latest News
On May 24th, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a revenue procedure regarding Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contribution limits. Specifically, Rev. Proc. 2024-25 provides 2025 HSA limits adjusted for inflation. Additionally, the IRS’s revenue procedure...
