by ws-user | Nov 2020 | resources
After a lengthy comment process and the litigation of several preliminary injunctions attempting to block its implementation, the Department of Homeland Security’s new “public charge rule” is currently in effect in all states. With the COVID-19 pandemic and...
by ws-user | Dec 2019 | resources
Beginning January 1, 2020, employees earning up to $35,568 per year may become eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 per week. The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new rule (the “Overtime Rule”) on September 24, 2019, that...
by ws-user | Dec 2019 | resources
This FAQ addresses commonly asked questions about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including its applicability to Community Action Agencies (CAAs). It provides an overview of key FLSA principles and discusses the exemptions CAAs most frequently use to...
by ws-user | Sep 2019 | resources
Nearly five years after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), there continues to be significant misunderstanding of and confusion around...
by ws-user | Sep 2018 | resources
Elected public officials serve a crucial role on a Community Action Agency’s (CAA) tripartite board. Not only do they raise awareness of poverty in the community and at various levels of government, they are also integral in fostering close coordination between local...