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Funny Debates Take Hold at CCSU
Students were engaged in vigorous debates during last week’s Devil’s Den at 10. Hosted by the Pre-Law Club, the event, Argument Arena: This or That, had two groups composed of two people face off in a casual debate over various common debates. Topics included whether pineapple belonged on pizza, dogs vs cats, early bird vs night owl and more. The teams had one minute to develop three points in their arguments before taking turns making their case heard.
CCSU’s Nasir Smith Represents Blue Devils at Pro Day
Football Sports Student Spotlight The Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils had three players from their football team invited to attend a joint Pro Day with students from Sacred Heart University and the University of Connecticut. Nasir Smith, senior running back, was among the players from CCSU called up. He attended the Pro Day with his fellow Blue Devils at Shenkman Training Center in Storrs. Smith said being invited to participate in a Pro Day was a blessing.
Blue Devils Football Suffers Loss on the Road
Football Sports The Central Connecticut State University football team fell to a 20-29 loss against conference rival Long Island University on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium in Brookville, New York. With only two games left to play, the Blue Devils now hold a win-loss record of 1-8 overall in the season, and 1-4 in the conference. Meanwhile, the LIU Sharks walked away with a 2-7 record in the season, and 2-3 in the conference.
This Week in Football: CCSU vs. LIU Preview
Coming off 34-7 victory against conference rival Wagner University, the Central Connecticut State University football team will face the Long Island Sharks this Saturday in a test to see whether they can keep their momentum rolling. The Blue Devils have a win-loss record of 1-7 coming into their next game with the Sharks, who will also be bringing a 1-7 record into the matchup.
Blue Devils Football Team Picks Up Their First Win of The Season
The Central Connecticut State University football team earned their first victory at home last Saturday with a 34-7 victory against their conference rivals, the Wagner Seahawks. With this victory, the Blue Devils now hold a 1-7 record, while Wagner left with a 1-7 record as well. The Blue Devils finished the game with a total of 143 passing yards and 281 rushing yards, while the Seahawks finished with 218 passing yards and 32 rushing yards.
Blue Devils Throw Three Interceptions in Loss to Duquesne
The Central Connecticut State University football team lost their seventh straight game of the season, 30-6, against Northeast Conference rival Duquesne University. CCSU finished the game with 125 passing yards and 102 rushing yards. The Blue Devils were the only team to throw an interception the entire game, totaling up to three altogether.
Washington State Employers to Face Significant Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Increases | JD Supra
Starting January 1, 2023, the Washington state minimum wage will be $15.74 per hour. This is a $1.25 increase from the current 2022 minimum wage of $14.49 per hour. Because the salary threshold for exempt employees in Washington is tied to a multiple of the minimum wage, the exempt salary threshold for all employers with Washington-based employees will also increase.
OSHA Vaccine Mandate: Time for Employers to Prepare | JD Supra
OSHA's Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) is back in effect following a ruling by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, December 17. At its core, the ETS requires private employers with 100 or more employees to implement a policy mandating all employees, with few exceptions, be vaccinated against COVID-19. The employer may but is not required to offer employees the option of submitting to weekly testing and wearing masks in lieu of vaccination.
Washington Employees Must Be Paid for All Time Associated With Out-of-Town Travel | JD Supra
For decades, there has been a lively debate as to whether paying non-exempt employees for out-of-town travel time in accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules also satisfied the Washington Minimum Wage Act. For example, FLSA rules provide that travel which keeps an employee away from home overnight is worktime only when it cuts across the employee's normal working hours regardless of the day in question, and that travel from home to an airport is likely to be commute time.
Significant Increases in Washington Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold for 2022 | JD Supra
Starting January 1, 2022, the Washington state minimum wage will be $14.49 per hour. This is a 5.83 percent increase from the current 2021 minimum wage of $13.69 per hour. Because the salary threshold for exempt employees in Washington is tied to a multiple of the minimum wage, the exempt salary threshold for all employers, regardless of size, with Washington-based employees in 2022 will increase to $52,743.60 (or $1,014.30 per week).
2021 Increases in Washington Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold | JD Supra
Washington labor costs are about to increase for Washington employers with minimum wage employees and, more significantly, for exempt employees currently in the salary range of $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Minimum Wage Increase For 2021, the Washington minimum wage will be $13.69 per hour (an increase from the current $13.50 per hour).
Rolling Reopening: Planning for Employment-Related Issues | JD Supra
As we approach May 2020, many federal, state, and local slow-the-spread guidelines and stay-home orders are set to expire. Although some jurisdictions may extend their guidelines and orders, others may modify them to allow a gradual reopening of now-closed businesses, and it is possible that some may allow restrictions to expire altogether. The economy’s gradual reopening is likely to be accompanied by restrictions and conditions that will vary from state-to-state and city-to-city.
New FLSA $35,568 Annual Salary Threshold Takes Effect January 1, 2020 | JD Supra
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Washington Tightens Restrictions on Noncompetition Agreements | JD Supra
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Washington L&I Likely to Propose Huge Increase in Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees | JD Supra
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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes to Raise FLSA Salary Exempt Threshold to $679 Per Week Starting January 1, 2020 | JD Supra
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Clarification of OSHA's Position on Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing | JD Supra
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