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How to Prepare for the New White Collar Overtime Requirements

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Department of Labor (DOL) seeks greater protection for certain lower-paid executive, administrative and professional (“white collar”) employees who are currently exempt from overtime, though likely work more than eight hours a day (in select states) or forty (40) hours each week. If not, the employer must prove that they are exempt.

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Contractor Overtime: Overtime Rules for Remote Contractors

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However, amidst the flexibility and convenience of remote work, questions often arise regarding overtime rules and regulations for these contractors. Understanding the intricacies of contractor overtime is crucial for both contractors and the businesses that hire them.

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APA Bookshelf

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all documents. APAs Guide to Federal and State Wage & Hour Laws provides information on federal and state laws governing minimum wages, overtime, exempt vs. nonexempt employees, child labor restrictions, and much more. PayState Update – All Issues. PayState Update – Volume 22 – 2020. PayState Update – Volume 23 – 2021.

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The most common employee documents used at trial

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Maintaining HR documents is an essential step in protecting your company, and yourself, in the event you go to court for civil litigation, criminal charges, or other investigations. laws require companies to keep documents for specific timeframes. Without the right documentation, you could be held personally liable by the court.

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How to calculate overtime pay

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Failure to properly compensate employees for working overtime is a common cause of lawsuits and department of labor (DOL) investigations. Businesses that do not pay or improperly calculate overtime wages may end up owing back pay, fines, and other damages. When is overtime required? Hourly employees.

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What are The Pre-Payroll activities? A detailed overview

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Overtime and Bonuses: If employees are eligible for overtime pay or if there are any bonus payments, you need to gather the necessary data. This includes tracking and verifying overtime hours worked and calculating bonus amounts based on predetermined criteria. This information will impact the calculation of employee pay.

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Role of Payroll Software in Eliminating Compliance Risks

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Labor Law Violations: Employers must ensure they are complying with labor laws, such as minimum wage requirements, overtime regulations, and employee classification (e.g., 3 Ensures Accurate Overtime and Hour Tracking Accurate tracking of overtime hours is essential for compliance with labor laws. exempt vs. non-exempt).