They’re heeeere. No, not a poltergeist, though for many they may be just as unsettling. We’re talking about the new minimum wage and overtime exemption regulations for white collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The long-awaited Final Rule has been released and...
Did you know that nearly 78 million dogs live in more than 54 million U.S. households? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites every year, nearly 20 percent of which require medical attention. Being that it’s...
They say home is where the heart is or where you hang your hat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it’s also where many of us work and run our businesses. People work very hard to make their home-based business a success, but for some...
Over two years ago, the possibility of new overtime rules for white-collar employees under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) first appeared on the horizon. Last year, the Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed revisions to overtime exemption regulations, including those for executive, administrative and...
Did you know that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month? If not, it’s time to take notice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 10% of crash fatalities and 18% of crash injuries involve distracted drivers. The consequences of distracted driving can...
In Zubik v. Burwell, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether the rights of religiously affiliated nonprofit organizations are violated by the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive-coverage mandate. Given the sensitive, often contentious issues raised in this case, the public is anxiously awaiting the Court’s decision....
Virtually every aspect of our personal and professional lives is password protected. Forgetting your password is like forgetting where you parked. You’re stuck. With so many passwords to remember, we try to make passwords easier to remember by taking shortcuts. Though some are clever, many...
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) monitors and ensures compliance with motor carrier safety and commercial carrier regulations. Contrary to what many believe, 18-wheel trucks aren’t the only vehicles covered by FMCSA regulations. Depending on its operations, any business may...
In many of the approximately six million car accidents each year, taking immediate action after a crash can minimize damage to people and property. Since even minor accidents can leave you dazed and confused, we created this infographic to help you remember the steps you...
Industry experts estimate that 80% of employers will offer telemedicine by 2018. So what exactly is this trending health care benefit? Well, telemedicine generally refers to the practice of using telecommunications technologies (phone, Internet, etc.) to diagnose and treat patients, and in case you haven't...