Since the new overtime rules have been in affect regarding the change made by the FLSA, the wage related attention is now a debacle for those wanting to pursue a pay in less than minimum or full minimum wage in general for a company’s workers. Since the requirements have been…
You might think it sounds crazy working part-time from home, but many companies are jumping on that bandwagon so that way working moms can work from the benefits of their computer, college students can work during their schedules and those entering the job market can get a chance to wet…
Thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), workers are guaranteed overtime pay at time and a half for any hours they work beyond the standard 40-hour work week, with exceptions to the rule based on the duties of the employee. Exemptions exist for executives, professionals, administrative employees,…
The DOL has released a new rule regarding overtime. And yes, it will cause extra headaches for businesses and the managers and HR professionals responsible for keeping them afloat. But when you consider the original proposal, the final rule we’ve got now actually has some good news. Of course, no…
Many employers find it difficult to accurately calculate overtime due to complex calculations and changing regulations. The burden falls on the employer to properly classify an employee (as exempt or non-exempt) and provide compensation in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the Wage and Hour Division…
