Wage and hour laws are an Achilles’ heel for many employers. A recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decisions about the proper calculation of the “regular rate” of pay for nonexempt employees who are not paid on an hourly basis has added further complexity to the issue.
Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Leave Laws by State and Municipality
Janet L. Heins|Leave Benefits, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A chart of leave laws by state.
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Puerto Rico Grants Temporary Tax Exemptions Related to Hurricane Relief
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, News, Puerto Rico, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has granted temporary income tax exemptions for payments and certain benefits provided...
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Tying Health Plan Premiums to Salary Can Aid Lower-Paid Earners
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Costs, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
More employers are considering health plan premium tiers that base employees’ contributions for health coverage on their pay level....
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Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead...
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Restaurant Owner Liable for $478,000 as Employer Under FLSA
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Time Worked, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A restaurant’s owner was deemed an employer and thus jointly and severally liable in the amount of approximately $500,000...
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Viewpoint: Firing an Employee with FMLA Leave and Unexcused Absences
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Can an employee certified for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but who takes plenty more absences for...
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Rhode Island Employees May Soon Be Entitled to Paid Sick Time
Janet L. Heins|News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Rhode Island, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
On Sept. 19, the Rhode Island General Assembly approved a bill that would require, with limited exception, all Rhode...
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2018 Open Enrollment: Voluntary Benefits Emphasize Choice
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Open Enrollment, Voluntary Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Voluntary benefits can help to address possible financial gaps for employees, especially for those enrolled in high-deductible health plans....
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