The New Public Charge Rule and its Implications

The New Public Charge Rule and its Implications

by | 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...
The New Public Charge Rule and its Implications

Complying with the New FLSA Overtime Rule

by | 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...
The New Public Charge Rule and its Implications

Overview of FLSA Principles

by | 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...
The New Public Charge Rule and its Implications

Recovering Shared and Indirect Costs

by | 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...