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FLSA Sec 14c Commensurate Wage Training Register Here An intensive two day training for employers paying commensurate wages under a FLSA Section 14(c) certificate July 29 & 30 Charlotte, NC August 18 & 19 Buffalo, NY September 8 & 9 Rapid City, SD October 20 & 21 Atlanta, GA Fair Labor Standards Act for Public Agencies Register Here Cities, Counties, School Systems, States & Public Authorities July 31 Charlotte, NC October 22 Atlanta, GA	State Minimum Wage Posters: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Hawaii Iowa Massachusetts Missouri Montana Nevada New York North Carolina NC Spanish Click Here For Federal Posters The above links are to the respective state agency or poster. A new window will appear - print or save the poster once displayed. If your state is not* listed, there may not be a change from 2006. ►Frequent Downloads ►FLSA Reviews Are Worth It ►FLSA Expert Witness ►Opinion Letters ►City Or County? Get 'Comp. Time,' On-Call Time, Exemptions and Other FLSA answers from MKAI. Contact *Technical Assistance, Training & Consultants you can call on.* Our consultants can examine your facility - and guide your management through steps to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Wage Hour, and other compliance issues - including unlawful harassment, FMLA, and Exemption Determinations. We know the law, and what employers must do to comply. Learn More. ► Salary Exemption Determinations & Overtime Calculations. We can review your Job Descriptions, pay practices an policies - and help you ensure compliance. ►Subscribers: Login for all of your compliance tools. ► Are You Ready? One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. The Department of Health and Human Services. Click: pandemicflu LINKS & PAGES ►Meet The Consultants ►Training Services ►Consulting Services Consulting Specialties ►Who We Serve - Our Clients ►A Difference In Consultants? ►Contact Us ►Subscribe to The Knuckles Report ►Attendee Reviews ►Member Login How To Login & Use This Site Password Request Form ►Compliance Tools & Topics Download Problems? ►Free Tools and Resources HRAlert Archives FREE HRAlerts - Sign Up ►The Knuckles Report FREE ►What We Must Tell You Your Privacy Protected Code Of Ethics
FirstStep elaws On May 6, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor unveiled an elaws advisor that helps employers determine which of the department's recordkeeping, reporting and notice requirements apply to them. The new FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices elaws Advisor has been integrated into a FirstStep suite of advisors that also includes the revised and expanded FirstStep Poster Advisor and FirstStep Employment Law Overview Advisor. "These Internet tools will make it easier for small business employers to learn about and comply with the federal laws that apply to them," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. The elaws advisors are free, Web-based tools designed to help employers and workers understand the department's major employment laws. By asking a series of questions, the advisors simulate a conversation with a Department of Labor expert and guide users to customized information explaining the requirements of each law. The new FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices Advisor summarizes the paperwork requirements for each law. This suite of FirstStep elaws advisors is available at www.dol.gov/elaws/firststep .

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Today's Alert: *Revision to FMLA Proposed by USDOL*
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U.S. DOL Releases Proposed Major Revision to 29 CFR Part 825 The USDOL has released its long awaited proposed major revision to the regulations regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA. The proposed revision incorporates not only the recent changes required by the 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill expanding leave to those in military service and their families but includes other areas and issues as well. This is the first revision to the regulation since its enactment in 1993. The proposed revision is available for downloading from the FMLA file area. Click on Files above, then select FMLA – Family & Medical Leave Act and download the file. This file contains the revision as published 11 February 2008 in the Federal Register and this file contains the revised regulation and the comments and discussion by the Secretary of Labor. We have prepared two other files for those who only want the first 86 pages of comments and discussion and those who only want the revised regulation as proposed. Please check the file name and description to be sure you download the correct file. The proposed revision addresses many areas of the law including the following: The FMLA leave notice requirements for both employers and employees A definition for “nonconsecutive periods of service” for the 12-month employment test The “two-visit” treatment requirement Substitution of paid leave The “joint employment” issue with the 50-employee test Privacy requirements with the HIPAA and healthcare provider contacts Return to work fitness-for-duty certifications and recertification of status Provision for allowing employers to contact health care providers to confirm the need for intermittent leave Increased penalties for violating the poster requirements Revised “suggested” Health Care Provider Certification Watch for HRAlerts from Mark Knuckles Associates and the Knuckles Report for updates and explanations about the new revision. Clients and Subscribers to The Knuckles Report can call 828-328-9241or: Contact Us. This HRAlert or document may be shared or reproduced provided it is reproduced or transmitted in its entirety unedited and including the name, address, phone number, and web address of Mark Knuckles Associates, Inc. as provided. Printable Version Here © Mark Knuckles Associates, Inc. 2005
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Assisting employers with Workplace Compliance regulations everyday: Civil Rights Act, Problem Employees, Lawful Terminations, RIF's, & Hiring, Child Labor, Personnel Policies, Minimum Wages, Providing Human Resource Outsourcing, Specialized Training, Human Resources Management Coaching, Employee Training, Progressive Discipline, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Legal Counsel Coaching, Internal investigations and resolutions. Ready for an Investigation by the USDOL? Have you conducted an Audit or Review of your Fair Labor Standards Act, and other Compliance practices in the last 6 months? If the answer is 'no' it may be time to consider a review. MKAI regularly conducts Compliance Reviews for employers across industries. If you want to eliminate costly liabilities and get compliance 'peace-of-mind' -- schedule a review today. Serving Good Employers Since 1986 -- We know the law. We know what employers and their counsel need to comply in today's complicated workplace environments. Our consultants have the knowledge and experience to help you manage your workplace and workforce with compliance FLSA. FMLA, ADA, CRA, Harassment - Policies, Executive Coaching., Compliance Reviews, In-House Training & more. Keeping Up With Overtime & Salary Exemption Determinations -Get Trained On New Rule - Part 541 -Review & Conduct Job Analyses of your jobs - Click Here to Read Details -Review and Update position descriptions -Check our Comparison Chart for specifics - Executive, Administrative, Professional, etc. -Have MKAI review your Position Descriptions and Exemption Determinations - Contact Get your training from the Nation's Commensurate Wage Authority. Expert Wage & Hour Consultants. The tools and knowledge you need for compliance, dealing with DOL, maximizing profits, and reducing liability. Perfect your prevailing rate surveys - get compliant hourly ratings - time studies - record keeping. The Special Minimum Wage Application and more. ►Free Compliance Tools - Click Here





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