Senior Housing News recently ran an article/editorial discussing the impact that wage pressure is having on the ability of Senior Living Communities to hire and retain staff without blowing the P&L. In Central Florida, where …
Florida’s Minimum Wage Rises to $8.46 in 2019
By: Rachel D. Gebaide & Jill Davis Simon Florida’s minimum wage will increase effective January 1, 2019 as follows: Florida’s minimum wage will increase by 21 cents from $8.25 to $8.46 per hour. Florida’s minimum …
Overtime Rule: Court to Decide Request for Injunction by November 22, 2016
November 16, 2016 The federal district court judge who heard arguments yesterday on the new overtime rule said he intends to rule by Tuesday (Nov. 22) on the motion for preliminary injunction filed by 21 …
Looking Ahead: President Trump, the Overtime Rule, and Other Impacts on the Employment Landscape
November 10, 2016 By: Rachel D. Gebaide The U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule will take effect December 1st unless a federal judge in Texas issues an injunction after a hearing next week in …
U.S. Department of Labor: Employees Earning Less Than $47,476 Must Be Paid Overtime
By: Rachel D. Gebaide and Timothy C. Haughee May 18, 2016 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), at the direction of the White House, issued the long-anticipated final rule that substantially increases the minimum pay …
HR Department Needs Annual Check-Up Too (Part II)
By: Rachel D. Gebaide Senior living residents see their physicians for preventive care and to monitor existing conditions. Shouldn’t senior living facilities do the same for their human resources departments? Today’s topic: FLSA and Other …