According to the US’ Department of Labor, for non-exempt employees under FLSA laws: “The overtime pay requirement cannot be met through the use of compensatory time off (comp time) except under special circumstances applicable only to state and local government employees.” Which workers are e...
Because the FLSA is so intricate, with technicalities and occasional updates, HR leaders must know enough to realize if or when to consult a comp law professional. Inform managers. Knowing the rules also enables HR leaders to educate managers on the compensatory time off regulations. The managers...
Compensatory Time Off Extended DefinitionCompensatory time off, or CTO, is the paid time off given to an employee instead of overtime pay. Some employees of state or local government agencies may receive comp time off. The FLSA dictates that non-exempt employees must be paid for all hours ...
Payroll is focused on issuing paychecks (or another method of payment) to employees for the work they perform. Part of the process is accurately calculating wages (regular and overtime) for workers who are paid an hourly rate (non-exempt employees) or salaries for workers who are not eligible...
Once the employee referral program is in place, it is time to promote it. Send an email announcement, pin a notice to the noticeboard, or do whatever you need to do to get the word out. Explain how the program will work and the role the employee will play in recruiting. Highlight...
your leaders can create more impactful development plans when they know what is available forraises and bonuses. And, by giving you a way to easily show that your company’s pay practices are fair and unbiased, comp planning helps you maintain compliance with theFair Labor Standards Act (FL...
What are the laws regarding overtime work? Depending on whether an employee is exempt or non-exempt from FLSA coverage, different rules may apply to their working overtime. Let’s look at these below: Legality of mandatory overtime Generally, mandatory overtime, also referred to as forced ove...
According to the FLSA, employers are only required to pay terminated employees’ wages through their last day of work, as well as for any time the employee had built up (i.e., unused vacation days). That being said, many companies do offer severance pay and/or packages. It’s important...
1: What is FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) specifies minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and those employed by the federal, state, and municipal governments. ...
Headcount reporting includes several simple steps to collect and analyze employee data. Here is a straightforward guide on how to do it: Define the Reporting Period: Start by deciding the timeframe for the headcount report, whether it is monthly, quarterly, or annually. ...