On November 15, a federal court voided the new overtime rule that was going to increase the FLSA salary threshold to $43,888 annually.
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The FLSA also includes regulations on tip credits, allowing employers to count tips received by employees as part of their minimum wage. However, employers must ensure that tipped employees receive at least the federal minimum wage when tips are included. If tips do not meet this threshold, the...
If you are not getting overtime pay even if you are working more than 40 hours a week, then the questions to ask are whether you are meeting the current salary threshold of $455 a week and whether you are performing the actual duties of a salaried exempt employee (executive duties, ...
For those who are non-exempt, the FLSA governs wages. Currently, the standard federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. (To see state rates, click here). Individuals under the age of 20 may be paid not less than $4.25 per hour for the first ninety (90) consecutive calendar days of emp...
Also called the FLSA. Legislation in the United States, passed in 1938, that requiredemployersengaged in interstate commerce to provide a minimum level ofemployeebenefits. For example, the FLSA prohibitschild laborand established the first federal minimum wage. For purposes of this Act, "interstate...
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Important Notice for Employers:Afederal court rulinghas overturned recent changes to federal overtime rules. This cancels previously announced increases to the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees. As a result, the minimum salary for overtime exemptions reverts to $684 per week. It's esse...
This threshold ensures that the employee earns a stable income that aligns with the expectations of exempt status. Nature of Job Duties: The worker’s primary job roles must fall within professional, administrative, or executive categories. These roles typically involve specific responsibilities such ...
FLSA rules specify when workers are considered on the clock, when they should be paid overtime, and a minimum wage. Employees are deemed either exempt or nonexempt with regard to the FLSA. The FLSA applies to employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or are engaged in interstate...