Katie Busbee

Apr 23, 2024 | lexblog.com | Katie Busbee

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has announced increases for the salary thresholds for exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Effective July 1, 2024, the annual salary threshold for exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees will increase from its current $35,568 to $43,888 (or $844 per week). The annual salary threshold for exempt highly compensated employees will also increase from $107,432 to $132,964.

Mar 13, 2024 | lexblog.com | Chris Gantt-Sorenson |Katie Busbee

We touched on the new independent contractor rules issued by the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board during our January legislative update, but many of our attendees followed up by requesting more in-depth training on navigating independent contractor relationships in your businesses. With the DOL’s rule now in effect as of March 11, the that was already in effect, and the IRS rule which also applies, time is of the essence for us to have that discussion.

Jan 11, 2024 | lexblog.com | Chris Gantt-Sorenson |Katie Busbee

Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team for our first webinar of the new year. On January 25, from 12-1 PM, Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Katie Busbee will address key issues impacting employers this year in our 2024 employment law legislative preview. Click here to register for this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team. We invite you to submit any questions via registration or to Brittany Hill.

Nov 29, 2023 | lexblog.com | Katie Busbee

During a recent webinar, Katie Busbee discussed the essential elements of maintaining your workplace’s employee handbooks. In this blog post, Katie will delve into key employee handbook components and best practices and explore recent employment law updates. While not legally required, having an employee handbook is in every company’s best interest. It serves as a tool to communicate policies, procedures, and company values, providing protection for employers when they are consistently followed.

Oct 3, 2023 | lexblog.com | Katie Busbee

Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Katie Busbee on October 26, from 12-1 PM, for our next employment law webinar as she discusses important provisions and best practices for maintaining employee handbooks in the workplace. The webinar will cover the following:Employment law updates;Addressing discrimination and harassment;FLSA safe harbor statute;Drug policies and testing;Disciplinary policies; andEmployee handbook best practices.