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The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Last summer, I spoke with Jonathan Segal , a partner with the law firm Duane Morris LLP regarding the proposed overtime rule changes to the minimum weekly salary requirement and the primary duty test. In the final rule, the DOL made the weekly minimum salary ‘only’ $913. The effective date of the new rules is December 1, 2016.

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The New #FLSA Overtime Changes: Make Sure Company Policies Are Aligned

HR Bartender

In case you missed it, here’s a short summary of the ruling : The Department of Labor has set the new standard salary level at $913 per week or $47,476 annually. Employers will be allowed to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) to satisfy up to 10 percent of the new salary threshold.

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Competing with Amazon for Car Sales: How Dealership Employees Can Help You Stand Out

Hireology

This year’s Amazon Prime Day broke records, with sales reaching 60% higher than Prime Day in 2016. A decreased focus on sales means commission-based pay plans are no longer working. AutoNation recently rolled out a new pay plan offering sales people a base salary plus bonus, rather than the traditional commission-based structure.

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5 Takeaways from Cox Automotive’s 2019 Dealership Staffing Study

Hireology

The study found that as of 2016, 33 percent of non-dealership employees indicated they would be interested in dealership roles and this number has dropped to 25 percent. To address this, many dealerships – including AutoNation – have implemented base salary plus bonus pay plans, rather than having employees rely exclusively on commission. .

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Why Employee Turnover Can Be Good for Your Dealership

Hireology

This is more important now than ever, as many dealerships are moving to base plus bonus pay plans , rather than commission-based pay plans, and you don’t want an employee who isn’t moving inventory to make a comparable salary to a 12-car-a-month employee. The customer experience also impacts online reviews.

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Overtime threshold rising to $35,568 on Jan. 1

Business Management Daily

In addition to raising the overtime salary threshold, the final rule: Allows employers to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) paid at least annually to satisfy up to 10% of the standard salary threshold. The DOL announced the new threshold on Sept.

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A Comprehensive Guide to UAE Wage Protection System for HR and Payroll Managers 

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The first was in 2016, according to Ministerial Decree 739, and the second was in 2019. It prevents employers from paying inappropriate salaries, delaying payday, and using funds illegally. A SIF needs to be submitted to WPS every time your company pays salaries or wages. It launched in July 2009 with Ministerial Decree No 788.