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
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The Current State of Washington’s Meal and Rest Break Law
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Washington, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington law on meal and rest breaks, taking into account the...
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Urban park rangers may seek pay for time spent donning and doffing uniforms
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Ronald Miller, J.D. On remand from the Second Circuit, the claims of associate urban park rangers (AUPRs) for...
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Mayor Signs Law Adding Safe Time to NYC Earned Sick Time
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, New York, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a new law requiring employers to provide paid time off for...
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Final Tax Bill Dices and Splices Benefit Changes
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
From mass transit subsidies to achievement awards, here’s how business deductions and income exclusions will be altered by the...
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Nontraditional Wellness Benefits Improved Firm’s Engagement and Retention
Janet L. Heins|News, Prescription Drug Plans, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
From standing desks to five-minutes of meditation and taking team walks, nontraditional wellness benefits can help employees to manage...
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Companies Add New Twists to Parental Leave
Janet L. Heins|Leave Management, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Two large U.S. corporations—Cisco Systems and Whirlpool Corp.—have significantly increased their paid time off benefits for family members following...
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Private Exchanges Evolve with Demand
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Open Enrollment, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Private benefits exchanges—commercially marketed platforms on which employees can shop for a wide range of employer-sponsored health and voluntary...
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Massachusetts Employers Now Have Guidance on Equal Pay Law
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Massachusetts, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
On March 1, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General issued its much-anticipated guidance on the state’s new pay...
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