Summary Federal overtime laws require that employers provide overtime pay to those who work over 40 hours per workweek. Many states have their own overtime laws. States that do not have their own overtime rules default to the federal law. Starting Janu
Between constantly changing employment laws and updates to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), keeping your workplace compliant can be a time-consuming and costly challenge. Eliminate the stress and stay up to date with our Compliance Dashboard. View compliance alerts and get a bird’s eye view...
Overtime pay can be a tricky concept to grasp. Learn what overtime rules you have to follow and how to calculate overtime with our guide.
10. Can federal holidays change over time? Yes, federal holidays can change over time due to new legislation or amendments to existing laws. Congress may introduce new holidays or modify current ones based on evolving cultural, historical, or social factors. Public advocacy and historical events c...
in Wisconsin have sued the company on the ground that they should be paid overtime for the donning and doffing time of safety gear. The employees assert that the time they spent should be compensated at the minimum wage rate or higher and included in overtime calculations. They add that ...
US Federal Holiday Laws Legally, during federal holidays, employers are not obliged to give their employees time off from work. That is unless the employers work for the government or a financial institution. Furthermore, if employees have a day off, the US does not oblige employers to pay ...
As the year wraps up, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on January 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal and state laws you’ll need to comply with on day one of...
standards for Minnesota's two oil refineries, and as of the first of 2024, requires that 'a percentage of workers be graduates of, or apprentices in, a registered apprenticeship program.' These requirements will be phased in overtime so eventually 30% of a workforce will fall under this ...
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There was a time when workers wereat the mercy of their employersregarding job-related safety and benefits, to say nothing of hiring and promotions. However, a push for employee rights gained momentum in the 20th century, resulting in a series of important labor protection laws that millions of...