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Employee Classifications – The Salary Test
In last months issue of Mind Your Business: PA School Bus Edition, we discussed the job duties test as a component of determining whether an employee is exem...
Understanding Employee Classifications and Duties in a Library Setting
Libraries rely on many employees to keep public services running each day. A single library may employ directors, branch managers, professional librarians, c...
Overtime and Blended Rates
In school bus operations, most employees are part-time drivers that do not exceed 40 hours of work in a workweek; however, nearly all contractors have some f...
Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty
When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...
How to Handle Twenty-Seven Pay Periods in 2026
Many employers pay their salaried employees an annual salary amount that is paid in twenty-six biweekly installments over the course of each year, most often...
United Airlines to Pay $99,000 in EEOC Discrimination Case
Airline Settles Federal Lawsuit for Former Asian American Employee Subjected to a Hostile Work Environment Based on His Race and National Origin
The Power of Succession Planning
When change is the only constant in the business world, organizations need to equip themselves with a strategy that ensures continuity and adaptability. Succ...
Navigating Workplace Conflict with Mediation and Investigation Strategies
Choosing between mediation and investigation for workplace issues depends on the nature and severity of the problem. Here's an overview to help you understan...
Tis the Season for Holiday Employment Issues
Employment issues are common during the holiday season as many businesses experience increased staffing needs, extended hours, and changes in employee availa...
The Biden Administration Proposed Overtime Rule – How This May Affect Your Business
Once again, the United States Department of Labor (the “Department’) is looking to expand eligibility for overtime pay required under the Fair Labor Standard...
Non-Competes and Severance Agreements: How Recent Changes May Affect Your Business
In recent months, the legal landscape regarding employee non-competes and non-disparagement terms in severance agreements has evolved significantly at the na...
Per Run Pay – Minimum Wage and Overtime Considerations
Many school transportation contractors continue to look for creative ways to retain drivers. Some contractors may decide to pay their drivers on a per run ba...