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Testimonial from: M.A.
Our son did an illegal act as a minor which was very much out of character. He has been remorseful and realizes a reckless illegal act can ruin his life. Melanie was a champion on his behalf in helping him with his legal difficulties. She did all that was possible to assist him with his difficult legal situation. She took the time to talk to him in a proactive and action oriented manner to encourage him to lead a positive life. She encouraged him to do the right thing and stay on the right path. We are grateful to her for her desire to assist our son. We made the right decision in retaining Oracle Law Group. Her staff was extremely helpful and patient. Thanks to all
Testimonial from: L.P.
The second you entered the room during our interview I was immediately relieved as you exuded strength, wisdom, power, and confidence. You looked me right in the eye, told me everything was going to be okay — giving me my hope back and imbuing me with confidence. But most importantly, you delivered. You changed my life and I have been given a second chance. Thank you for literally saving my life.
K.H.
Thank you all for the continued support, the updates and letters about the most difficult time of my life. I am staying positive that the outcome will be successful due to your continuous support.
PBN – Vice President of a Fortune 500 company
As in-house counsel, I have had the distinct pleasure working with Melanie Beauchamp outside litigation counsel. Melanie a highly skilled trial counsel who has a keen sense of the requisite balance between aggressively defending a lawsuit on behalf of her client and keeping a watchful eye on the costs associated with the defense of the case. She works very effectively as a partner with in-house counsel in managing ongoing litigation. She does an excellent job maintaining status update communication in regards to all developments in the matter she is handling. She is an exemplary legal professional in every way. Melanie has my highest recommendation.
A.
On behalf of the Chamber and Ahwatukee Business Development attendees, thank you very much for the time you spent with us this morning.
Giving attention to each attendee, their business and goals was a perfect learning experience for all as we were impressed with your advice for each individual situation.
Thanks again.
Testimonial from: A
Hi Melanie,
On behalf of the Chamber and Ahwatukee Business Development attendees, thank you very much for the time you spent with us this morning.
Giving attention to each attendee, their business and goals was a perfect learning experience for all as we were impressed with your advice for each individual situation.
Thanks again.
Testimonial from: T.L.
Thank you for all your help with my dilemma. I was really impressed by the way things were handled. Anyone that I run across needing a lawyer, I always refer them to you. Thanks so much.
Testimonial from: A
Hi Melanie,
On behalf of the Chamber and Ahwatukee Business Development attendees, thank you very much for the time you spent with us this morning.
Giving attention to each attendee, their business and goals was a perfect learning experience for all as we were impressed with your advice for each individual situation.
Thanks again.
Lawrence Pollister
I wanted to take this time to personally thank you and your legal team for helping me through the most difficult time of my life. You and Pam Forness are miracle workers. Rest assured, you will have my glowing recommendation to anyone seeking legal assistance.
A.C.
“I trust and have faith in your legal expertise to do the best for my son.”
“Much love and kindness to everyone there at the office and especially to the finest attorney’s I know.”
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Important Business Law Changes in 2016
The buzz around the U.S. Department of Labor’s changes to the federal overtime regulations has been hard to ignore. The changes, which go into effect on December 1, 2016, are estimated to extend overtime pay protections to approximately 4 million workers within the first year of their implementation. But what exactly are the changes that will be happening in December? Here’s a closer look at the Department of Labor’s “Final Rule.”
In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor to update the regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative, and professional employees from the protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). According to the FLSA, employees should be compensated at their overtime rate for all hours worked over 40, unless they meet one of the exemptions. The last time the Department of Labor updated these exemptions was 2004. These new changes focus on updating the salary and compensation levels needed for executive, administrative, and professional workers to be
What Business Laws ARE Changing?
The Standard Salary level
The Compensation Requirement for Highly-Compensated Employees
Currently, in order to be exempt from overtime pay, an employee must be paid a minimum specified amount. Previously, that amount was $455 per week. However, the new rule changes the minimum specified amount to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. This means that more middle-class Americans will be eligible for overtime pay.
Another exemption under the FLSA is the highly-compensated employee exemption. This exemption says that workers who earn a total annual compensation of $100,000 or more, whose primary duty includes office or non-manual work, are exempt from overtime pay.
This new rule disallows highly-compensated from receiving overtime pay.
Automatic Updating
What Business Laws are NOT Changing?
Finally, the new rule establishes a mechanism to automatically update the salary and compensation levels every three years in an effort to keep the levels at a level that will be helpful and effective. This part of the new rule will start on January 1, 2020, and the rates will be updated every 3 years from then.
There are no changes to the standard duties test for the exemption of executive, administrative, and professional employees. The current test of what the employee’s “primary duty” is will continue to be used. This includes examining whether the employee’s “primary” duties include managing a department or employees, exercising discretion and independent judgment, or performing work that requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning.
What are Options for Phoenix Employers for the Changes to the Salary Level?
Given these various changes and their wide-ranging effect, employers have two main options available to them in order to stay in compliance: (1) employers can raise salaries to maintain the exemption; or (2) pay current salaries with overtime after 40 hours, reorganize workloads, adjust schedules, and spread work hours