Three Tips to Get Compliant with New Overtime Requirements

On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that updates the thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2020. These modifications to the FLSA are expected to extend new protections to over 1.3 […]

We’re #1… no, but we are #560!

Employdrive has been recognized as the 560th fastest-growing private company in the country. We couldn’t have done this without our amazing team, fantastic customers, and our wonderful partners. Thank you all, and we’re looking forward to working even harder to continue providing boutique-level service to each and every customer! employdrive named to 2019 Inc. 5000 […]

How to Earn Employee Loyalty

Employee loyalty is a vitally important component to the long-term success of your company. Without it you are likely to see a costly increase in employee turnover rates, as well as a decrease in productivity and efficiency. Your company culture is largely shaped by the way your employees feel about their jobs and their value […]

State Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tax Changes to Expect in 2019

As we head into 2019, more states and localities have announced changes to their minimum wage rates. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments. States: Alaska: $9.89 (from $9.84), effective Jan. 1, 2019. Arkansas: $9.25 (from $8.50), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The minimum wage will increase annually until it reaches $11 an hour by 2021. California’s hourly minimum […]