Many business owners and executives are surprised to learn that even if their business is a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), they may be personally liable for wage claims filed by their employees. Federal Law Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as interpreted by federal courts, you may be personally liable…
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Ripple Effect 16: Reclaiming the Discussion
A talk with Mike Luers of the Snyderville Basin Reclamation District regarding water reclamation and reuse. Interesting tidbits about fish on Prozac and re-framing the narrative on waste water.
The Basics
What is the minimum wage in Utah? $7.25, which is the same as the federal minimum wage. (Utah Admin. Code r. R610-1-3.) Is overtime required under Utah law? Overtime is not required under Utah law, except for employees who are working on state contracts. Employees working on state contracts are entitled to 1.5 times their…
Ripple Effect 15: Block By Block
A lively discussion with Eric Vogeler about block chain technologies and how they might apply in water concert and assist the future of water management.
Ripple Effect 14: Power for the People
Fantastic discussion with Sorenson Engineering on the benefits, considerations, and potential for small hydroelectric facilities in canal and distribution systems.
Ripple Effect 13: Everybody Wins
A discussion with Paul Burnett of Trout Unlimited unpacking the structure and multifaceted benefits of an instream flow project.
Ripple Effect 12: Moving Up!
Elesif McDonald breaks down vertical farming in an exciting discussion about agriculture of the future.
Ripple Effect 11: The Future of Water Distribution
A discussion with Jay Humphrey of Emery Water Conservancy District and Amy Green from the Rural Water Technology Alliance unpacking what it takes to measure and monitor a large scale distribution system. This is the future – a must listen.
Ripple Effect 10: Can ASR Save The Day?
A discussion with Jeff Davis regarding aquifer storage and recovery projects. Can they help Utah meet its complex growth and demand patterns?
Ripple Effect 09: Calculating the Climate
A compliment to Episode 8, an in-depth discussion with Seth Arens of the Western Water Assessment breaking down climate models and executing stakeholder climate/drought planning. Get your science hat on and let’s get to work!