October 2019 Posts
Women Entrepreneurs and Woman Owned Business Certification
In the United States, more than 12.3 million businesses are owned by women, employing over 9 million people and generating $1.8 trillion in annual revenue. Women started new businesses at the rate of 1,821 per day between 2017 and 2018. With plenty of competition from other businesses, female business owners may want to consider certification as a woman-owned business.
Woods Fuller recognized as Disability Friendly law firm
Woods Fuller was honored to be recognized as a Disability Friendly business at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month conference.
Melanie Carpenter and Jeff Shultz to present at Mitchell Area Human Resource Association meeting
Woods Fuller attorneys Melanie Carpenter and Jeff Shultz will present on employment law and workers compensation law updates at the October 16th meeting of the Mitchell Area Human Resource Association.
Woods Fuller to Host Employment Law Seminar
Woods Fuller invites you to join us for our annual Employment Law Seminar on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Department of Labor rules on Overtime Pay Exemption Threshold
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule updating the overtime pay exemption threshold. Effective January 1, 2020, the threshold will increase from $23,600 to $35,568. Employees who make less than $35,568 will be entitled to overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond 40 during a regular work week.