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Texas Court Invalidates DOL Overtime Exemption Salary Threshold Rule
A federal judge in Texas struck down the DOL's latest attempt to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the FLSA's white-collar overtime exemption, finding that the rule exceeded the agency’s statutory authority. Login Required.
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Did You Know? Marketing Series: Materials
Affiliated credit unions can access valuable compliance and policy management resources through InfoSight360, CU PolicyPro, and RecoveryPro. -
Question of the Week: Branch Hours
Is there a formal notice requirement or process for a branch to change its hours on a Saturday? -
A Fresh Look at Content Editing in InfoSight360
A quick outline of the latest updates you can expect when editing content within InfoSight360. -
Question of the Week: Required Branch Signage
We are opening a new branch. Is there a standard list of required signage for branches that we can reference? -
Question of the Week: Record Retention
NCUA does not set a specific retention period for signature cards on closed accounts, and while they are generally recommended to be kept permanently under current guidance, proposed deregulation changes could give credit unions more flexibility in determining their own records retention practices. -
Question of the Week: Bonus Definition
Under Truth in Savings, a “bonus” includes incentives over $10 tied to opening or maintaining an account, including meeting ongoing requirements, and may trigger disclosure and tax reporting obligations. -
Question of the Week: Durable Power of Attorney
Whether a power of attorney must include “durable” in the title or simply contain durability language depends on state law, with requirements varying across jurisdictions. -
Collecting in New York City? New Laws Take Effect September 1, 2026
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has adopted significant new debt collection requirements that take effect September 1, 2026. -
Question of the Week: Legal Firm’s POA Authority
An account owner is currently in hospice care and has granted power of attorney (POA) to a law firm. A representative of the firm has requested that the credit union close the account. -
Question of the Week: Permanent Branch Closing
What disclosures are required when a credit union (state or federal) wants to close a branch permanently?
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