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You’re Getting a Raise! DOL Again Looks to Hike FLSA Salary Threshold

April 21, 2022

Via: HR Hero

In September 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime coverage to more than one million workers. In response, employers everywhere readied themselves for a potentially seismic shift. Calls to legal counsel, workforce […]


Research, Software

Advantages of 1099 Contractors

June 19, 2019

Via: HR Hero

In a previous post, we talked about the decision companies face in classifying workers as independent contractors—those who receive a 1099 for tax purposes—and traditional employees who receive a W2. Specifically, we mentioned that Lyft, in its Initial Public Offering […]


Research, Software

Factors in Classifying Contractors vs. Employees

June 18, 2019

Via: HR Hero

In a previous post, we discussed the challenges rideshare company Lyft is preparing for based on its designation of drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees. Improper Classifications Can Represent Business Risk It was cited by the company as […]


Research, Software

Job Descriptions: Worth Doing or a Tedious Waste of Time?

March 12, 2018

Via: HR Hero

Job descriptions—usually seen as just another task on the to-do list for HR professionals—are generally an underused resource. But you can rely on them for a variety of reasons, including recruiting, performance reviews, reasonable accommodations, and employee classification. The often […]