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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

Insperity

When employees work more than 40 hours in a week, can they be paid with compensatory time (comp time) vs. overtime? In many cases, overtime pay is the only option. Compensatory time: Commonly referred to as comp time, this is paid time off given to an employee in lieu of overtime pay.

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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Changes: Primary Duty Test

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the Act, to be exempt (from overtime), an employee must meet 3 requirements: The employee must be paid a minimum weekly salary; The employee must be paid on a salary rather than on an hourly basis.

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How to Prepare for the New White Collar Overtime Requirements

Insperity

Department of Labor (DOL) seeks greater protection for certain lower-paid executive, administrative and professional (“white collar”) employees who are currently exempt from overtime, though likely work more than eight hours a day (in select states) or forty (40) hours each week. If not, the employer must prove that they are exempt.

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Netherlands Employment Law: Understanding the Basics

Global People Strategist

For your ease, we have divided this read into multiple sections, highlighting the sources of employment, probationary periods, working time, and overtime policies. Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC) mentions the most critical employment policies. In most cases, the CBA (applicable) will contain rules about when overtime must be paid.

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APA Bookshelf

PayrollOrg

Collection of All Books for Cover Image Access. APAs Guide to Federal and State Wage & Hour Laws provides information on federal and state laws governing minimum wages, overtime, exempt vs. nonexempt employees, child labor restrictions, and much more. Payroll Currently – Volume 30 – 2022. PayState Update – All Issues.

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Docklands Light Railway employees strike over pay

Employee Benefits

Members of union The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) were instructed not to book on for any shifts from midnight on Monday 6 November and to take 48-hour strike action until 23:59 hours on Wednesday 8 November. There may be minor disruption on Thursday 9 November.

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NJ Targets Rampant Misclassification of Drywall Workers

Workers' Compensation

Workers misclassified as independent contractors may not be entitled to certain labor protections, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and workers' compensation benefits. Some employees were being paid in cash and off the books, depriving them of safety-net employee benefits such as workers’ compensation, overtime, and more.