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DOL Proposes Massive Increase in Overtime Pay Threshold

InterWest Insurance Services

Department of Labor has issued its long-awaited proposed changes to the nation’s overtime rules for American workers, proposing to increase the threshold for exempt status by more than 50% to $55,000. What’s changing The exempt salary threshold will be bumped up to $1,059 per week, from the current $684.

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Overtime Calculation in UAE

Bayzat

The payroll function of any company is crucial, and the calculation of overtime pay before processing employee payments is an essential aspect of it. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are specific laws and regulations that govern how employers should handle overtime pay for their employees. How to Calculate Overtime in the UAE?

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Salary threshold for exempt overtime is likely to increase

Business Management Daily

On May 5th, the Department of Labor recently hosted a listening session on how much salary employees must earn to be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and if that amount might change. What are the costs and benefits of increasing the salary level for employers and employees, including increasing wages and reducing litigation costs?

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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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How to strike a balance between managing staff wellbeing and financial pressures

Employee Benefits

With the cost-of-living crisis enduring, employees from some sectors are likely to be seeking additional hours, usually through taking on overtime. We gave employees in stores and plants an incentive to finish their work on time, whereas premium overtime rates provided an incentive for them to work as long as possible,” he says. “We

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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. To get started: Identify employees; pay attention to assistant and middle managers. Duties tests While the emphasis right now is on salary, don’t forget the duties tests for exempt status.