Federal Overtime Rules

Federal Overtime Changes Took Effect December 1, 2016

Do you have employees currently paid by salary rather than an hourly rate? If so, review what you pay to make sure you are in compliance with the new law that took effect December 1. The Department of Labor has...Read More

Federal Overtime Rules: Who Is Exempt

In the last post I discussed federal overtime rules laid out in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Today's information is about those exempt from that legislation. According to information provided by the United States Department of Labor, following are classifications...Read More

Federal Overtime Rules: When Must Overtime Be Paid?

Many employers have questions regarding when overtime must be paid to employees. This post will discuss the federal regulations, but be aware that many states have more stringent guidelines, so be sure to check with your state to find what...Read More

Employers are required through the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to pay employees not less than one and one‑half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek, unless the employees are...Read More