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Contractor Overtime: Overtime Rules for Remote Contractors

HR Lineup

However, amidst the flexibility and convenience of remote work, questions often arise regarding overtime rules and regulations for these contractors. Understanding the intricacies of contractor overtime is crucial for both contractors and the businesses that hire them.

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How the Proposed U.S. Administration Rule Could Benefit Millions of Workers with Overtime Pay

HR Digest

Department of Labor has made an announcement today in the form of a notice of proposed rulemaking that intends to bring back and extend overtime protections for 3.6 This proposed rule would guarantee that more workers get extra compensation when they work overtime. Revive overtime protections for U.S. million salaried employees.

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Preparing for Potential Overtime Changes

PeopleStrategy

Changes Could Be Coming Whether or not you pay employees overtime right now, the number of staff you compensate in this manner could be changing. Meaning you might owe more employees overtime in the future. Department of Labor announced at the end of August a proposed overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Mobile Devices: Minimizing Overtime Concerns

Stratus.HR

While this may enhance productivity, it’s also a source of concern for overtime liabilities. Despite advancements in technology, the laws governing overtime haven’t changed much in the last 50+ years. Which laws govern overtime? New Overtime Rule Compliance Strategies New Overtime Rule: Minimum Salary Raised to $35,568.

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New overtime regulations are open for comment

Business Management Daily

Proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to be exempt from overtime were published in last Friday’s Federal Register. Determine a back-of-the-envelope exposure to overtime liability by identifying how many hours a week these employees work. Describe how your leadership —formal or informal—affects others.

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How to calculate overtime pay

Business Management Daily

Failure to properly compensate employees for working overtime is a common cause of lawsuits and department of labor (DOL) investigations. Businesses that do not pay or improperly calculate overtime wages may end up owing back pay, fines, and other damages. When is overtime required? Hourly employees.

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Expert Q&A: Understanding the DOL’s Overtime Rules

HR Digest

The overtime rules went into effect on January 1, 2020. Under the new proposal, people earning a salary level of $679 for 40 hours per week (about $35,308 annually), will be eligible for overtime pay based on varied duties. This new rule was made after extensive discussions and Request for Information (RFI) inputs from the public.