The Department of Labor has proposed an update to the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees—i.e., "white-collar" workers—are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime pay protections.doi:10.1002/nba.30118...
The FLSA stipulates a number of different ways to pay workers, including hourly, salaried, day-rate options and more. Each one has different rules when it comes to overtime, and we’ll break them down one by one. Contents Overtime for Salaried Employees Overtime for Hourly Employees Overtim...
An Important Change in Overtime Regulations for Exempt Employees New overtime rules require that salaried employees making less than a specific amount qualify for, and must be paid for, overtime. The new rule has a higher salary level for exemption from overtime than the previous rule; that...
States that do not have their own overtime rules default to the federal law. Starting January 1, 2025, salaried workers earning less than $1,128/week, or $58,656 annually will be eligible for overtime pay. Many employers opt to use specialized payroll platforms that can automate over...
First, the salary threshold could remain the same, with employers following the same rules they always have; second, new legislation could be proposed to protect salaried employees—but with an employer-friendly emphasis, such as a gradual increase in legislation or exemptions for small businesses....
The application of overtime rules often varies between hourly and salaried employees. Hourly workers typically receive overtime pay for extra hours, while salaried employees may be exempt from overtime depending on their role and compensation level. ...
It’s also possible for unionized workers to have different overtime rules. Unauthorized Overtime Overtime presents a unique challenge at work, balancing the employer’s need for control over work hours with the employee’s right to compensation. Managing such situations requires understanding both ...
Overtime laws are different for salaried employees exempt from overtime, according to the FLSA, although you will have to go through your local state laws and union rules with a fine-toothed comb, as in some cases overtime may be restricted or you may have to give additional compensation ab...
Overtime for Domestic Workers (Not Personal Attendants) The Domestic Worker bill of rights only addresses the law for domestic workers who are personal attendants. IWC Wage Order 15-2001 provides the overtime rules for domestic workers who are not personal attendants. Two different rules may be ...
DOL proposes changes to overtime rules for salaried workers The Department of Labor has proposed an update to the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees—i.e., "white-collar" workers—are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtim....