Congress Mulls Comp Time for Private Employers
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow private employers to award workers compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay.
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‘The Greater Part of the World’s Troubles Are Due to Questions of Grammar’
The most influential writer of the French Renaissance, Michel de Montaigne, once said, “The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” Almost 5 centuries later, this still rings true!
Comp Time vs. Overtime—What’s the Big Deal?
Are you accurately paying your employees in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? According to a recent survey, released by TSheets, one-third of employers say they have paid their employees compensation time, or comp time, instead of overtime, a common violation of the FLSA.
Salaried Employees Can Be Exempt or Nonexempt—Clearing the Confusion
Determining whether to classify salaried employees as exempt or nonexempt can be tricky. We often think of salaried employees as being exempt from overtime. But salaried employees can fall into either the exempt or nonexempt categories depending upon several key factors. On the other hand, hourly employees are generally nonexempt with a few very specific […]
Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race
An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. His employer denied the allegations.
3 Critical Challenges to Address in Every Employee Burnout Prevention Strategy
Employee burnout. Everyone’s heard of it and most of us have probably complained about feeling burnt out at one point or another. How can we not? For many, the pressure to succeed at work has never been higher. This is true for both hourly and salaried employees, as the opportunity to unplug has become increasingly rare.
Ask the Expert: Are Cash Payments in Lieu of Benefits Part of Base Wage?
Question: We provide employees the option to take a lump sum cash payment ($1,000/yr) in lieu of accepting benefits, payable in increments over each pay period. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has indicated those payments should be included in the base wage for purposes of calculating overtime (see Flores v. City […]
Ask the Expert: Can We Refuse to Pay Unauthorized Overtime?
Question: Can an employer refuse to pay an employee for time worked and/or overtime, if employee did not clock in for this time worked? Can an employer refuse to pay an employee for overtime, if company policy clearly states that overtime must have prior approval?
Be Aware of the Wage and Hour Implications of Telecommuting
The practice of allowing employees to work from home—known as telecommuting—is a growing trend. Today’s technology allows many employees to work from anywhere. Telecommuting can be a plus for both you and your employees. Your company benefits because you pay less in fixed overhead costs when you don’t have to provide a traditional office for workers, and employees often enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
Don’t Get Left Behind by New California Employment Laws
By Joel Kane, Sedgwick, LLP The California Legislature is constantly enacting new laws, many of which address relatively narrow issues. In some instances, however, there’s still a significant impact on employers, especially in industries that are being targeted by the legislation.