On Jan. 15, new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rules became effective that update what an employer must include when it calculates an employee’s regular rate of pay as the basis for determining the proper overtime rate. We recently posted a blog explaining the new...
Overtime
New FLSA rules to clarify pay rates for overtime calculation
On January 15, 2020, new rules from the U.S. Department of Labor took effect that explain how employers must calculate employee pay rates. These rules, of course, impact the pay rate for overtime wages for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a work...
US Labor Department revises wage-and-hour rules about joint employers
On March 16, new regulations will take effect that help define “joint employer” for purposes of wage-and-hour responsibilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) like those about minimum wage and overtime. The new rules follow an extensive public commentary...