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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These workers are usually paid hourly and are eligible for overtime pay and minimum wage protections due to the nature and hours of their work.

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Massachusetts wage and hour laws you need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

They must also be free to leave the workplace. Most hourly (non-exempt) employees who work more than 40 hours in any week must be paid overtime. Overtime pay is at least 1.5 × the regular rate of pay for each hour over 40 hours. Parental Leave & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Massachusetts.

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Avoid legal issues with compliant job descriptions

Business Management Daily

However, they also serve some important purposes regarding legal compliance with laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Written job descriptions are also crucial for supporting other compliance processes such as disability accommodations, FMLA leave, and compensation management.

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Navigating HR compliance in a complex regulatory environment

Higginbotham

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This includes employment laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. State laws may impose additional requirements. This worksheet from the U.S.

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HR record keeping requirements — stay in compliance

Business Management Daily

Human resource departments have extensive record-keeping obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and other state and federal laws. Wage rate tables.

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Business law basics for HR: 8 things every HR professional needs to know

Business Management Daily

Title VII (The Civil Rights Act) was passed under the Commerce Clause. So was the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). National Labor Relations Act, which sets the rules for unionization and protects the right of workers to agitate for better conditions. Fifth Amendment.