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It’s 5 a.m. and Snowing; Do You Have to Pay Your Employees Even if You Keep Your Business Closed?
*** We originally published this article in February 2013. Almost a year later, the Midwest is in the middle of another major winter storm, with more snow likely to come before spring arrives. Accordingly, this is a perfect opportunity to republish this time-sensitive...
Federal Judge Stops FLSA Overtime Rule From Going Into Effect Dec. 1
A federal district judge has issued an injunction that the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule increasing the minimum salary level to qualify for “exempt” status under the FLSA will not take effect as scheduled for Dec. 1, 2016. Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S....
Pesky Covenants: Good Governance and Good Neighbors
In any condominium or subdivision where restrictive covenants bind all owners in a common scheme, some owners will naturally dislike or complain about certain covenants and restrictions that they feel are unfair or should not apply, at least for that particular owner!...
Court Ruling Expected Soon On Challenge to FLSA New Salary Test
A ruling is expected to be issued soon from a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas concerning a legal challenge to planned implementation on December 1st of the new salary test under the Fair Labor...