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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. My thanks to Jonathan for sharing his knowledge on the overtime rule changes.

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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Changes: Primary Duty Test

HR Bartender

Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the Act, to be exempt (from overtime), an employee must meet 3 requirements: The employee must be paid a minimum weekly salary; The employee must be paid on a salary rather than on an hourly basis.

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US Supreme Court Rules Highly Compensated Employee Is Not Exempt from Overtime

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Hewitt that an employee who was paid nearly $1,000 each day he worked was not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore owed overtime for the work he did.

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Final Overtime Rules Raise Exempt Salary Threshold 65%

InterWest Insurance Services

Department of Labor has issued a final rule increasing the federal salary threshold for overtime exemptions by 65%, with the full increase starting in 2025. A salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee must earn that amount or more if an employer wants to exempt them from federal overtime requirements.

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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). They’re also having internal discussions about how to manage overtime pay and payroll expenses. Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece. Auditing your policies surrounding the issue at hand – overtime – could be a good start.

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Role of Payroll Software in Eliminating Compliance Risks

Qandle

In this blog, well explore how payroll software can help organizations eliminate compliance risks, streamline payroll processes, and provide peace of mind for HR professionals and business owners. 3 Ensures Accurate Overtime and Hour Tracking Accurate tracking of overtime hours is essential for compliance with labor laws.

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Tenth Circuit Compels Arbitration in Overtime, Joint Employer Case

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The post Tenth Circuit Compels Arbitration in Overtime, Joint Employer Case appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. According to this Law360 article, the Tenth Circuit ruled that the inspector was trying to play “fast […].