Kathleen McLeod Caminiti

Jan 3, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Kathleen McLeod Caminiti

A federal appeals court held last Fall that employers must pay hourly employees for the actual time they spend completing activities – not just the “reasonable time” it should take to finish assigned tasks – upholding a $22M jury verdict against a Pennsylvania employer. In addition, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals placed the burden on employers to prove that any unpaid working time falls within the trivial “de minimis” exception.

Dec 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kathleen McLeod Caminiti

The federal government wants to phase out the lower minimum wage that employers can pay to certain workers with disabilities, according to a proposal that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just announced. Supporters of the lower minimum wage say it creates employment opportunities for more people with disabilities, while opponents argue that it builds more barriers to workplace inclusion.

Nov 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kathleen McLeod Caminiti |Jocelyn Campanaro |Benjamin M. Ebbink

President-elect Trump surprised the business community on Friday night when he announced Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. Her selection was met by skepticism by some in the employer community because she was one of only three Republicans to co-sponsor the controversial PRO Act this past July, a bill containing a proverbial wish list of pro-union initiatives.

Sep 26, 2024 | hr.com | Kathleen McLeod Caminiti

5th Circuit Court of Appeals, on September 11, 2024, ruled that the DOL can set a minimum salary level for workers to be classified as exempt from overtime pay. This is a major victory for the DOL, but the pathway to the January 1 salary hike is still fraught with peril. Employers should review employee classifications and payroll systems now to ensure compliance with the DOL's upcoming $59K salary threshold.

Jul 16, 2024 | njcpa.org | Kathleen McLeod Caminiti

8 Steps to Take Now and to Prepare for the Next Big HikeThe Department of Labor (DOL)’s new overtime rule is here – and it means big changes for many employers. Moreover, the rule impacts CPAs both as employers (since you may need to increase the salaries of your managers) and as trusted advisors to your clients to alert them regarding this important development.