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Some Workers Lose Pay After Overtime Rule Change

After the new overtime thresholds were overturned last month, some large employers have opted to rescind pay raises, unsettling the impacted employees.
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Episode 5: Tapping Workplace Creativity, with Keynote Speaker Kyle Scheele

NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields discusses with 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting keynote speaker Kyle Scheele the process behind some of his outlandish projects and about being creative in the workplace.

Pros and Cons of School Surveillance Tech

Software that tries to detect self-harm is installed on devices used by millions of American schoolchildren. It is impossible to say how accurate these tools are because the data remains in the hands of the private technology companies.

DEI Initiatives: College Preparations & Court Rulings

University leaders are bracing for an onslaught of aggressive legislation and regulations amid growing hostility from an ascendant Republican Party. Meanwhile, the U.S. Naval Academy can legally use race-conscious admissions policies.

Student Travel Warnings Ahead of Trump’s Return

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, colleges are warning international students of potential immigration policy changes.

Is the 'Great Gloom' Impacting Your Workplace?

The Great Resignation is waning, but a troubling trend, the “Great Gloom,” is taking its place, according to workplace experts.

Top Compliance Priorities for December

Staying ahead of ever-changing labor laws is essential. Fisher Phillips LLC offers a recap of key updates to prioritize in December and beyond.

Child Care Costs Outpace Rent in Parts of U.S.

For many U.S. families, the costs of child care costs surpass rent, according to new data from the Department of Labor.

Supreme Court Weighs FDA’s Vaping Ban

The Supreme Court’s ruling, expected by June, could affect regulatory power over flavored vaping products.

ASU Proposed for the Accounting of Government Grants to For-Profits

On November 19, 2024 the FASB released for public comment a proposed ASU on the recognition, measurement and presentation of government grants that are received by business entities.

Employees Seek Work-Family Benefits, Survey Says

Offering competitive work-family employee benefits is becoming a business necessity. This year, 94% of workers described family benefits as “important” or “extremely important in a recent survey.

EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act: Key Points

The upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), set to come into effect in January 2025, aims to change the data security regulatory landscape.

Using AI To Set the Budget

In recent years, artificial intelligence and machine learning have been deployed to bring accuracy and efficiency to financial forecasting and resource allocation in corporate budgets.

FLSA Overtime Rule Vacated By Texas Judge

On November 15, a federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Texas ruled to strike down the Biden administration’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime final rule.

School Choice: State-Level Defeats, But More Federal Support Ahead?

Last Tuesday on Election Day, measures to expand school choice in Kentucky and Colorado failed. However, the election of Donald Trump returns an ally of school choice to the White House.

Trump's Potential Impact on Labor Law in Schools

The incoming Trump administration may impact these areas in independent schools, as analyzed by NBOA's senior director of human resources program, Amber Stockham.

Taking Action After Climate Surveys

Surveys can be a powerful tool for improving workplace culture and employee satisfaction, but if tangible — and rapid — action planning doesn't follow, they can lead to a cycle of eroded trust.

Vetting AI Service Providers: Legal Considerations

Essential best practices for contracting with AI service providers include: due diligence, researching data protection and ownership, understanding liability obligations and more.

Education Department Releases AI Toolkit

The guidance, which focuses on mitigating risks, integrating AI strategically, and enhancing classroom learning, comes at a time when many schools still lack an AI policy.

Rising Costs Impact International Students' Decisions

As international students rethink study abroad plans, the US emerges as a top contender amidst declining interest in Canada, Australia, and the UK.