A seldom-used alternative method for calculating overtime pay of employees with fluctuating workweeks may soon receive greater attention from employers if the U.S. Department of Labor follows through on a newly proposed rule to loosen the way that such employees’ overtime pay is calculated. » Read More

The Omnicom-Publicis deal blew up due to an apparent “culture clash” and an inability to work out the details towards integration.  According to the Wall Street Journal (May 12, 2014, page B4), since “Omnicom pays better than [Publicis]” there was disappointment among Publicis staffers as many anticipated increased compensation coming their way. » Read More