If the minimum wage for state/local is higher than the federal rate, you need to pay your employees rate as per state/local, whichever is higher. Pro tip: When choosing between federal, state, and local minimum wage law, always pay your employees the highest rate What Is the Federal Mini...
By a 5-4 vote, the high court handed a defeat to two formersales representativesfor a unit ofBritain'sGlaxoSmithKline. They had appealed a U.S. appeals court in California ruling that they were"outside sales" personnel exempt from federal overtime pay requirements. That decision conflicted wit...
The United States Department of Labor oversees and enforces more than 180federal laws governing workplace activitiesfor about 10 million workplaces and 150 million workers.1 The United States has hundreds of federal employment and labor laws that affect employers and employees. These laws cover ever...
The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in federal overtime eligibility seen in decades. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Updated 6...
Overtime Pay:Federal law requires payment of at least 1-and-1/2 times your regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Child Labor:An employee must be at least 16 years old to work in most non-farm jobs and at least 18 to work in non-farm jobs declared hazard...
The U.S. federal minimum wage was first introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938 at 25 cents per hour (about $5 per hour in 2024 dollars). This was part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which also addressed youth employment standards, overtime pay, and more. Prior...
, it disallowswage discriminationbased on gender for all jobs that require equal skill, effort and responsibility under similar working conditions at the same employer. Part of theFair Labor Standards Act, which also has provisions forovertime pay,minimum wageandchild labor(seeFederal Labor Laws)....
Justia Opinion Summary: In this case, the plaintiff, Lorenzo Dominguez, who was a former employee of Better Mortgage Corporation, alleged that the company violated federal and state wage-and-hour laws, primarily by failing to pay overtime to… MELENDRES V. GARLAND Date: December 7, 2023 Do...
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or ...
Gates said election workers in Maricopa County will continue working very long days through the weekend, including Friday which is a federal holiday, to deal with the strong vote-by-mail turnout seen in this election. On CNN later Thursday, Gates said: “We’re going to do it on...