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The New #FLSA Overtime Changes: Make Sure Company Policies Are Aligned

HR Bartender

Department of Labor with changes to the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers will be allowed to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) to satisfy up to 10 percent of the new salary threshold. Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece.

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New DOL Overtime Regulations Effective January 1, 2020

AssuredPartners

And, for the first time in 15 years, American workers will see an update to the FLSA overtime regulations that will in turn place overtime compensation into the pockets of more than a million working American people. Seek legal guidance/HR consultant support. It is estimated that up to 1.3 Review budgets. Document action plan.

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The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) about changes to the overtime rule in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) Last summer, I spoke with Jonathan Segal , a partner with the law firm Duane Morris LLP regarding the proposed overtime rule changes to the minimum weekly salary requirement and the primary duty test.

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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

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. Wage and Overtime Pay Requirements for Non-Exempt Employees Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees are entitled to a minimum wage of at least $7.25

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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. Wage and Hour Laws: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor. Halliburton had to pay $18.3

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Australia: Decisions Over Use of Surveillance in the Workplace

Global People Strategist

However, due to this debate between employers and employees, the Australian Fair Work Commission recently had to step into two workplace surveillance cases in order to give the final decision over the use of surveillance in the workplace. 739 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) for the Fair Work Commission to deal with a dispute.

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Australia: Decisions Over Use of Surveillance in the Workplace

Global People Strategist

However, due to this debate between employers and employees, the Australian Fair Work Commission recently had to step into two workplace surveillance cases in order to give the final decision over the use of surveillance in the workplace. 739 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) for the Fair Work Commission to deal with a dispute.