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Photo Gallery: EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit

11/23/2016

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The 2016 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit was a huge success. Thank you to everyone that helped with the event, especially our featured speakers, sponsors, the Summit Committee, and the EPIC Toledo Advisory Council.

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Federal Court Blocks Overtime Rule

11/23/2016

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By: Attorney Jim Yates, Eastman & Smith Ltd. 
On November 22, 2016, a federal district court judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the implementation and enforcement of the Department of Labor’s Final Rule dramatically increasing the minimum salary level for exempt employees from $455 per week to $913 per week. The Final Rule was challenged by 21 states and numerous groups representing businesses. In his order, Judge Amos Mazzant, ruled that Congress intended the executive, administrative and
professional exemptions to “depend on an employee’s duties rather than an employee’s salary” and the Final Rule “exceeds its delegated authority and ignores Congress’s intent by raising the minimum salary level such that it supplants the duties test.” The Department of Labor had repeatedly commented that over 4 million currently exempt workers would automatically become non-exempt due to the salary level increase. According to Judge Mazzant, “if Congress intended the salary requirement to supplant the duties test, then Congress and not the Department, should make that change.”
 
While this preliminary ruling is subject to further consideration and appeal, the new regulations will not be going into effect December 1, 2016, if at all. Stay tuned for further developments on this and other labor and employment issues.

​Disclaimer: The article in this publication has been prepared by Eastman & Smith Ltd. for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney/client relationship.

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​James B. Yates represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law.  He has achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. A member of Eastman & Smith, his practice encompasses collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He regularly consults with clients regarding the drafting and implementation of employment policies and conducts supervisor training. Mr. Yates also serves as Chairman of the Chamber’s Workplace Regulations subcommittee.

Do you have a story or would you like to feature something exciting happening in your business? Please contact Emily Dammeyer, Communications Manager, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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What do the Election Results Mean for Business in the Toledo Region?

11/14/2016

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By: Brian Dicken, VP Advocacy and Public Policy, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
​​The results are in. Now what?
 
Most of the attention over the past 6 months or so has been focused on the presidential election. While it is significant, many times it is the local and state elected officials and property taxes that have a great impact on your business.

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Summit Spotlight: Nikyle Fitzgerald II

11/10/2016

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Nikyle Fitzgerald, Site Coordinator at the YMCA of Greater Toledo, first attended the EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit in 2015. He highly recommends the event to all young professionals in the community.

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Toledo SBDC Recognized as Top Jobs Creator

11/8/2016

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By: Emily Dammeyer, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Toledo Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was recognized as the Top Jobs Creator in the Ohio SBDC Statewide Network for the fiscal year 2016. The Statewide network consists of 28 centers, and the Toledo SBDC created nearly 500 jobs. The award is given based on metrics provided by clients of the SBDC. Clients must validate that the jobs were created in the community and attribute growth of their company to the help they received from the SBDC.

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Dan Watson to Speak at 2016 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit

11/3/2016

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Dan Watson
Head Coach
Toledo Walleye

Dan Watson, along with Assistant Coach Andrew Delmore, will speak on "Perfect Practice" at the upcoming EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit.

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Jim Haudan to Speak at 2016 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit

11/3/2016

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Jim Haudan
CEO and Chairman
Root, Inc.

Root is a strategy execution company that helps organizations engage people as a catalyst for change using a proven framework that consistently achieves clarity, ownership, and results. Jim will speak to young professionals at the EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit on "Seeing the Big Picture."

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Chrys Peterson to Speak at EPIC Toledo Summit

11/3/2016

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Chrys Peterson will speak to young professionals at the upcoming EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit on November 17th. 

​For 20 years, Chrys Peterson was the face of WTOL news, anchoring the 5, 6 & 11 PM newscasts. In 2014, the Ohio Associated Press recognized Chrys’ tenure and influence by inducting her into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame.   After retiring from television news in February of 2014, she started her own consulting business and works primarily for ProMedica Health System, producing video projects and teaching leadership development classes. 

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Andrew Delmore, Assistant Coach Toledo Walleye, to Speak at EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit

11/3/2016

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​​Andrew Delmore, Assistant Coach of the Toledo Walleye, will speak at the 2016 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit along with Head Coach Dan Watson.

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