Mr.Bob McKenzie

When we think of workplace investigations, the most common thought is that of investigating harassment, discrimination, bullying and other workplace complaints. However, there are so many other forms of workplace misconduct that require investigations such as: ...

The Department of Labor increased the minimum salary threshold to qualify as a exempt position from $35,568 to $43,888 on July 1, 2024. Now it is time to prepare for the next jump to $58,565 effective January 1, 2025. The increase is about $15,000 per year ove ...

The Department of Labor recently released its final rules on Independent Contractors vs Employees. Here's a few headlines to be aware of. US Department of Labor recovers $532K in back wages after employer misclassifies them as contractors.A federal investigat ...

The risks of a former employee filing a discrimination charge increase significantly after they are terminated involuntarily. It is hard to find information on how many discrimination charges are as a result of terminating employees (as opposed to hiring, dis ...

On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the long awaited NEW version on the I-9 form along with updated regulations for completing the it. Some changes include allowing remote ...

The Department of Labor recently released its long awaited proposal to increase the minimum salary to qualify for exempt status from $684 per week to $1,059 per week or from $35,568 to $55,068 annually. These changes have not become law yet, but something clos ...

The risks of a former employee filing a discrimination charge increase significantly after they are terminated involuntarily. It is hard to find information on how many discrimination charges are as a result of terminating employees (as opposed to hiring, dis ...

Being prepared for the inevitable is time and money well spent. As stated above, it's only a matter of time before a Discrimination Charge crosses your desk. The cost of the webinar is the same as 15 minutes of an attorney's time.

In this webinar, participants will learn how to be in compliance with wage and hour laws from a Federal, state and government contracting basis. Penalties for non-compliance include up to three years of back pay to employees who were paid incorrectly.It will ...

On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the long-awaited NEW version on the I-9 form along with updated regulations for completing the it. Some changes include allowing remote ...