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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Watch Out for Wage and Hour Requirements During Holidays
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour laws don’t take a holiday. Make sure you comply with requirements on seasonal bonuses, time-keeping, staffing...
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Google Wins Round One in Fair Pay Act Litigation
Janet L. Heins|California, Data Analysis, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
It’s back to the drawing board for employees who brought a class action against Google, alleging that the company...
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States Might Require Health Insurance
Janet L. Heins|California, Health Care Reform, Influencing Government Policy, Massachusetts, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Some state lawmakers want to require residents to purchase health insurance to help mitigate the potential impact of the...
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IRS Lowers 2018 Family HSA Contribution Limit by $50
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2018 contribution limit for health savings accounts (HSAs) linked to family coverage will be $6,850—not $6,900, as the...
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Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships?
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A new Department of Labor (DOL) test for determining when interns are employees who must be paid in accordance...
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How to Improve the Engagement and Retention of Young Hourly Workers
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, Employee Relations, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
What would you do if the majority of your entry-level, hourly workforce was planning to leave in less than...
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Court Dismisses DOL’s FLSA Lawsuit Against CEO
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) cannot bring a second lawsuit against the CEO and part owner of a...
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DOL Opinion Letters Explain Deductions, Bonuses, Exemptions
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may be shifting its emphasis from enforcement to technical assistance, reissuing 17 opinion...
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