The proposed rule, first reported by Politico, will raise the threshold for guaranteed overtime pay from a salary of $23,660 to $50,440.The long-awaited rule change aims to improve wages for nearly 5 million people as early as 2016.he proposed rule, first reported by Politico, will raise the threshold for guaranteed overtime pay from a salary of $23,660 to $50,440.
But have no fear: The art of smoking a brisket is as easy as painting by the numbers if you follow our simple steps using KingsfordÂ® Charcoal. 1  1. Prepping the brisket. Start with a brisket in the 10- to 12-pound range, which is just the right size to fit on the grill. 2  2. Prepping your cooker for smoking.
The length of time it will take to completely cook your meat is determined by the heat of the grill, the type of meat and the size of meat cut, but you should factor in at least 6 - 8 hours of cooking time-and sometimes many more. Check your recipe to determine about how long your meat will need to smoke.1  Pork and beef ribs typically take up to 8 hours, while a big cut of brisket could take 22. 2  It's very important to look at your recipe to figure out how long your meat might cook, so you can plan ahead.et the smoker ready for cooking. Each smoker has different specifications as to how to get it ready to start smoking the meat. If you're using wood or charcoal as fuel, light up your materials in the grill and wait until they burn down and are no longer producing flames.