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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Changes: Primary Duty Test

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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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APA Comments on 32-Hour Workweek Bill

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The APA Government Relations Task Force Federal Issues Subcommittee wrote to the House Committee on Education and Labor in November to oppose a bill proposing to change the workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours before overtime pay is required.

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Does PTO Accrue on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know

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Having employees comes with rules from the government. Federal and state laws both provide regulations regarding overtime. So, how do you calculate PTO, especially if an employee earns overtime? And, does PTO accrue on overtime? And, some states require employers to provide some form of paid time off (PTO).

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Overtime FAQ: How to Answer Commonly Asked OT Questions | BerniePortal

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The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky. From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between, find out what employers need to know about OT compliance in the workplace using these FAQs.

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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

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When employees work more than 40 hours in a week, can they be paid with compensatory time (comp time) vs. overtime? In many cases, overtime pay is the only option. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs what employers must do under federal law. They would still maintain a 40-hour work week and would not earn any overtime.

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APA Bookshelf

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Features include Inside Washington – the latest from the APA’s Government Relations office. 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.

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PayrollOrg Comments on Missouri Overtime, Income Tax Reduction Bill

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PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force State and Local Topics Subcommittee offered concerns and recommendations about Missouri S.B.

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