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August 2016

New Overtime Rules Have Employers Working Overtime

Ryan Whitney Managing Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2017   Beginning in December of this year, the Department of Labor will implement their final update to the rules governing overtime pay. The new income threshold will nearly double, thus encompassing 4 million workers nationwide. This update will have a large impact on …
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Implied Certification: What does it mean for your small business?

Brittany Tomkies Executive Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law,  JD 2017   In a monumental decision for false claims cases, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) unanimously affirmed the viability of the implied certification theory. The ramifications of this ruling may create additional stressors on small businesses and will likely create additional …
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