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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Change: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The overtime rule changes are significant and fall into two categories: salary basis and primary duties test. Why should employers care about the proposed changes to highly compensated employees (HCE)?

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

The country has strict employment and labor laws that are also controversial in how strictly their deportation rules are enforced for undocumented migrant workers. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Fair Work Act 2009. The only exemptions are as follows: Sole traders.

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Federal Laws that Protect U.S. Employees

Global People Strategist

Ever since 2009, all private and public employers must give employees a fee of $7.25 FLSA also ensures that nonexempt workers are compensated in case of overtime work. Specific safety provisions were formed by the legislation, focusing on construction, maritime, and agricultural employment. Workplace Safety.

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Back to basics: FLSA issues during the coronavirus crisis

Business Management Daily

Employees must still seek their supervisor’s permission to work overtime. Warning: If you find employees produced too much work in the time agreed, the odds are they worked overtime to do it. Warning: If you find employees produced too much work in the time agreed, the odds are they worked overtime to do it. Exempt employees.

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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Which One is Which?

Asure Software

If your job is classified as nonexempt, your employer has to adhere to the FLSA laws. per hour as of July 24, 2009), and any time worked over 40 hours a week is considered overtime. Overtime is compensated as time and one-half of your regular pay per … Continue reading "Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Which One is Which?".

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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Which One is Which?

Asure Software

If your job is classified as nonexempt, your employer has to adhere to the FLSA laws. per hour as of July 24, 2009), and any time worked over 40 hours a week is considered overtime. Overtime is compensated as time and one-half of your regular pay per … Continue reading "Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Which One is Which?".

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Understanding FLSA classification types

Genesis HR Solutions

From the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division : The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. per hour effective July 24, 2009. The rule was set to go into effect Dec.