Last week, my company (which operates 24 hours a day) had several employees call out sick at the last minute. As a result, we had... The post Daily Overtime Premium Pay Depends on Workday Definition first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
When employees rack up overtime without approval, it doesn’t make them look dedicated – it makes them insubordinate. And as one nurse at a VA hospital just learned, that can sink an age discrimination claim. TL;DR: The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a VA hospital where a nurse repeatedly worked overtime without preapproval despite […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is checking records to determine if the county solid... The post OSBI investigating county’s solid waste system appeared first on McCurtain County Gazette News.| McCurtain County Gazette News
In a previous blog, we announced our new federal government’s ambitious plans regarding the labour market, employment law and pensions. Just before heading off on a sunny break, the government has now come to an agreement on a first set of measures, which journalists – clearly also in desperate need of a break – have...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
If the Department of Labor comes knocking about unpaid wages, here’s some welcome news: as of June 27, 2025, it can no longer demand liquidated damages—unless it sues you. TL;DR: In Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-3, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) can no longer seek liquidated damages […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Share This: Managing your employee’s time and overtime is essential for a business owner. It is an overhead cost that could be expensive if not managed effectively. Also, if you are paying overtime frequently, it may be time to analyze your workforce and consider alternatives such as hiring additional staff. What Does[...] The post What is Overtime and How Does it Work? appeared first on ezClocker.| ezClocker
Paying employees a flat weekly salary doesn’t make them exempt from overtime. One employer just learned that lesson the expensive way—after misclassifying dozens of workers. TL;DR: A Houston plumbing contractor paid 31 service technicians and apprentice helpers a salary and didn’t pay them overtime. But those workers didn’t qualify as exempt under the Fair […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
A recent DOL enforcement action shows how routine rounding practices can spiral into serious legal exposure. This post breaks down one employer’s nearly $600,000 mistake—and explains what the FLSA really permits when it comes to rounding work time. TL;DR: A construction contractor just had to pay nearly $600,000 in back wages and damages after the […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Last week my company (which operates 24 hours a day) had several employees call out sick at the last minute. As a result, we had to require one of our employees to work two consecutive shifts, back-to-back. The employee worked from 4 p.m., Thursday afternoon until 8 a.m., Friday morning. I need to understand what our overtime requirements are in this situation.| CalChamber Alert
Dive into the intricacies of shift differentials and how they impact employee compensation and scheduling practices.| WorkforceHub
On November 15, 2024, District Judge Sean D. Jordan issued an order vacating and setting aside the DOL's April 2024 rules that increased the salary thresholds| ELH / HR4Sight
For the second time in seven years, a federal court in Texas has struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule aimed at expanding the scope of| Law and the Workplace
From red carpet rugrat to top prospect in NYC, Boardroom explores the ascent and aura around Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo & LaLa Anthony.| Boardroom
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently introduced a final rule that significantly impacts salary thresholds for exempt employees. Published on April 23, 2024, this rule marks a crucial shift in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), specifically targeting executive, administrative, professional, outside sales employees, and certain computer professionals. Often referred to as the EAP […] The post How To Grasp The New DOL Overtime Salary Thresholds first appeared on Payroll Consultants.| Payroll Consultants
On November 15, a federal court voided the new overtime rule that was going to increase the FLSA salary threshold to $43,888 annually.| Patriot Software
Learn all about overtime. Explore legal requirements, state laws, overtime rates, & more, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).| Patriot Software
If you have nonexempt employees, you must pay them time and a half. Learn how to calculate time and a half for hourly and salaried employees.| Patriot Software