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On May 18, 2016 the Department of Labor issued a new rule that updates the regulations determining which white-collar, salaried employees are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections Key Provisions of the Final Rule The Final Rule focuses primarily on updating the salary and compensation levels needed for Executive, Administrative and Professional […]

The hot topic of discussion around the water cooler in workplaces today is the Department of Labor (DOL)’s proposed overtime rule change. While you may have heard about potential changes to the law, do you truly understand how it could affect your employees and your business? All employers are required to classify jobs as either exempt

There will be a change to what covered employers are required to report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers will now be required to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours and all in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours of finding about the incident. Previously, employers were required to report

When shopping for insurance, most people are unaware that there are different kinds of agents. Choosing the right one can make a big difference in securing the best combination of price and value. Sapelo Insurance represents multiple brands, and can compare coverage and prices to find the best possible value for your individual circumstances. We

We are pleased to announce that Martin Sullivan, Jr has come to work for the Sullivan Group. Along with Martin Sullivan Sr, Michael Sullivan, and Rob Jones, Martin Jr. is now the 3rd generation from the family to work at the business. We are excited about his unique combination of private sector, public and non

In today’s society everyone knows someone who has been touched by breast cancer.  Whether it’s a friend or relative, someone in your circle has battled breast cancer.  Tragedy struck The Sullivan Group twice in one year when both Martha Sullivan and Kim Dobson were diagnosed with breast cancer.  We have found a way to fight

As of July 1, 2013, the state of Georgia will require employers with 11-99 employees to verify their newly-hired employee’s legal statuswithin 3 days of being hired using the e-Verify program. This ruling does not apply to current employees. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows employers to confirm the employment