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Recent news impacting the world of HR and employers

EEO

A federal judge has reinstated the revised EEO-1 pay-data reporting provisions, which were suspended in 2017. The controversial provisions required covered employers to report pay information by race, ethnicity and sex. At this time, the mandate’s effect date is not clear. This year’s filing deadline is quickly approaching. So, employers need to be aware that the ruling could take immediate effect and require them to report data on W-2 wages and hours worked for all employees who were part of the workforce in 2018. The reinstatement may be appealed so nothing is guaranteed. Employers may want to consider reviewing internal reporting systems to ensure they can produce the pay data they may be required to provide. But, we do not recommend employers begin collecting data until there is clarification on the court’s order and next steps.
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Overtime Exemption Salary Threshold

The Department of Labor has proposed an increase in the salary-level threshold for white-collar exemptions to $35,308 per year from $23,660. This could result in the need for employers to review FLSA guidelines, potential reclassification and increased pay. We are not recommending employers take action at this time. This proposal is the first step in a lengthy process. But, employers need to be aware that this action is once again being considered.

Article Dean Dorton

On Tuesday, the annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards ceremony was held at the Lexington Convention Center, where the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management announced this year’s winners. Nearly 1,300 attendees joined in celebrating the 100 Kentucky companies who were recognized for their commitment to focus, measure, and move their workplace environments toward excellence.

For the 14th consecutive year, Dean Dorton was a part of this prestigious list.

Dean Dorton is one of only three companies to have made the list each year of the program’s existence, and we’re the only medium-sized company with this consecutive accolade. We’re also a member of the Best Places to Work Hall of Fame!

“We are proud to be one of only three companies to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for 14 consecutive years. Our team members are the cornerstone of our success and their passion for each other, our clients, and their communities plays a large role in the overall culture of the firm. We glean valuable information from the Best Places to Work in Kentucky survey each year and we strive to maintain a workplace that is both satisfying personally and professionally. It’s an honor to see the results of our efforts each year via the Best Places to Work in Kentucky list.”

David Bundy, President and CEO

The selection process, managed by Best Companies Group, is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey.

More about Best Places to Work in Kentucky and the full list of winners can be found at bestplacestoworkky.com.