As we wrote about earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule on April 23, 2024, increasing the standard salary level for the “white collar” exemptions under the Fair Labor ...

Question: I heard the Department of Labor changed the salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay. Does this mean some of my California employees are now exempt from overtime pay ...

When you've been offered a position, the thrill of the offer may be offset by disappointment when the salary doesn't meet your expectations. Negotiating salary can be done, but you must approach the ...

Avoid throwing out a wildly overinflated number, as it may backfire. An effective rule of thumb is to request about 20% more than you really want, so there is ample room for negotiations. It’s always ...