What does it mean for a small business when you suspend an employee without pay? In theory, it sounds pretty simple. An employee violates policy and the employee is disciplined. Not too complicated, right? Not so fast. An unpaid suspension can be viewed as a temporary removal of the employee. The key factor is determining whether the employee is exempt or non-exempt . Exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis, regardless of hours worked. Non-exempt employees typically are paid by the hour and can be entitled to overtime pay. There are several other distinctions between exempt employees and…
Can a board member of a tax-exempt nonprofit also be a salaried officer of the organization? The short answer: It depends. In a previous blog post, we talked about the issue of private inurement, when discussing the recent case of Greg Mortenson . After allegedly abusing his status as a board member, he is still allowed to work as a salaried employee of the organization. But he is no longer allowed in any financial management role. Does his case indicate that being a board member and being a salaried officer are mutually exclusive? Not necessarily Board members can be…
The New York Times – By PETER APPLEBOMEPublished: April 11, 2012 HARTFORD — After more than nine hours of debate, the Connecticut House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s death penalty, following a …
The Los Angeles Times – By Michelle Maltais – April 11, 2012, 9:29 a.m. Big Brother might get blinders, at least in California. A state senator recently introduced a bill to prohibit government entities from obtaining …
BY RICHARD K. De ATLEY – RIVERSIDE PRESS-ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER – Published: 11 April 2012 The California Supreme Court decided Wednesday to review a trial judge’s order removing the Riverside County public defender’s office from a death …
First-of-its-kind project sets the bar for socially and environmentally sustainable forest carbon projects, preserving forest livelihoods and charting a course for other indigenous tribes in Brazil.
First-of-its-kind project sets the bar for socially and environmentally sustainable forest carbon projects, preserving forest livelihoods and charting a course for other indigenous tribes in Brazil.
Researchers have long postulated that animal and vegetation species living in mountainous areas of high altitude are isolated, and thus much more exclusive. A new Spanish-German study substantiates this long-held theory, suggesting that altitude plays a key role in biodiversity.
Researchers have long postulated that animal and vegetation species living in mountainous areas of high altitude are isolated, and thus much more exclusive. A new Spanish-German study substantiates this long-held theory, suggesting that altitude plays a key role in biodiversity.
PETALUMA, Calif., April 11 (UPI) — New tracking technology has been used for the first time to follow sparrows on their migration from California to Alaska, researchers say.
