On
Monday, Secretary Solis and agency heads released the FY 2011
Budget for the Department of Labor via live Web chat with more
than 1,500 participants. The Secretary's budget requests a total
of $117 billion and asks for 358 more employees.
As the Secretary
said in her video and Web chat, "My goals are straightforward.
Protect workers rights in the workplace; expand our role in enforcing
those rights — especially in our agreements with our trading
partners; ensure that all Americans are aware of and have access
to our programs, so that they have an opportunity to get and
keep future jobs. And, most important, let the public see what
we’re doing…transparency."
Source: Department of Labor 2/5/10
With
additional help, enforcement for all businesses, small and
midsize will be at the forefront. One problem brought to the attention
of the DOL can lead to cascading fines, penalties, legal
fees and possibly up to 3 years back pay for each non-compliant
job description, incorrectly identified exempt/non-exempt
employee.
Contactl
Fern Powers, PHR, for an HR Assessment to ensure that
you are compliant in all compliance areas. Call
215-563-5520 for a free 10 minute consultation.
