Archive for May 2015
ComplianceHR Announces Expansion of the Executive Management Team
ComplianceHR, a provider of intelligent, web-based employment applications, today announced additions to its executive team. Joining as President is Lori Brown, a highly regarded and seasoned attorney who comes to ComplianceHR from GardaWorld Cash Services, where she served as Chief Legal Officer and Head of Human Resources. In addition, Tammy McCutchen, a principal at Littler,…
Read MoreDOL Sends Proposal to Narrow Overtime Exemptions to the White House
In March 2014, President Obama ordered the U.S. Department of Labor to revise the “white collar” overtime exemption regulations. Declaring “Americans have spent too long working more and getting less in return,” the President ordered the revision of the overtime exemption regulations with a goal of making millions more workers eligible for overtime pay. On May…
Read MoreLittler Launches New Technology Solution for Employment Law Compliance
ComplianceHR guides employers through hiring of independent contractors to maintain compliance in an increasingly scrutinized market SAN FRANCISCO (May 06, 2015) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, announced today the launch of ComplianceHR, a joint venture designed to deliver an innovative suite of products and services that maximize…
Read MoreNeota Logic Announces the Launch of ComplianceHR a Joint Venture with Littler Mendelson
Neota Logic, global provider of an innovative expert system software platform, announced today the launch of ComplianceHR, a joint venture with Littler Mendelson. The ComplianceHR joint-venture solution offers a unique suite of intelligent, web-based compliance applications, combining the unparalleled experience and knowledge of Littler, the world’s largest global employment law firm, with the power of…
Read MoreDOL to continue close scrutiny of independent contractors
In its FY 2016 budget request, the U.S. Department of Labor seeks an increase of almost $31.7 million and 300 additional enforcement staff for its Wage & Hour Division (WHD). Much of this requested increase is flagged to increase directed investigations under WHD’s “fissured industries” initiative: “WHD continues to increase its presence in those industries…
Read MoreFLSA Cases Continue To Increase
FLSA cases filed in federal courts continue to grow, according to Law360’s 2014 FLSA Litigation Report released last week. Nearly 8,000 FLSA cases were filed in 2014, an increase of 3.32% over 2013. Although this increase seems modest, it continues a decade-long trend. Statistics available from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shows…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Classification – Too Many Tests!
Over the last five years, employment law news has been filled with stories about companies paying millions in overtime
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