Replicon

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

US: Labor Department Clarifies Calculation of FMLA Leave Factoring in Holidays The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an opinion letter clarifying how to calculate the amount of leave used under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) when an employee takes FMLA leave during a week that includes a statutory holiday.

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HR Counselor's Corner

APRIL 26, 2024

Federal wage and hour laws are regulated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL). This would involve a salary-to-hourly rate conversion calculation to ensure any overtime worked is paid at 1.5x President Obama attempted to raise this salary threshold during his presidency via an executive order to the DOL.

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SHRM Resources

OCTOBER 25, 2020

8, the Department of Labor (DOL) regulation affects the prevailing wage calculations used in labor condition applications (LCAs) for employing H-1B visa workers and labor certifications for workers hired under employment-based permanent residence visas. The DOL determined that the existing wage methodology has led to program a.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 27, 2016

Remember that there is no requirement to convert employees from salaried to hourly in order to calculate their overtime pay! A higher proportion of workers in age groups 45 to 54 (65%) and 55 and older (61%) agreed that the typical eight-hour work day was a thing of the past. What are your options as an employer?

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HR Counselor's Corner

MARCH 13, 2024

By Renee Mielnicki, Esquire Last Fall, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed changes to wage and hour law that will impact most employers. Federal wage and hour laws are regulated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL). Recently, the DOL announced it may publish its final rule as early as April of 2024.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 27, 2016

Remember that there is no requirement to convert employees from salaried to hourly in order to calculate their overtime pay! A higher proportion of workers in age groups 45 to 54 (65%) and 55 and older (61%) agreed that the typical eight-hour work day was a thing of the past. What are your options as an employer?

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i4cp

MAY 2, 2016

The back story seems simple… In March 2014, President Obama signed a memorandum to the Department of Labor (DOL) to review and update the longstanding FLSA regulations. The DOL will finalize and release final regulations in July 2016 with a 60-day grace period allowing employers to comply. What isn’t changing?

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2021

To assist, the DOL announced additional guidance to provide information to workers and employers about protections and relief that the FFCRA offers. TL;DR, the DOL advises that: Employers may voluntarily provide workers with FFCRA leave through March 31, 2021.

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Stratus

APRIL 25, 2022

Even during high inflation years, the Department of Labor (DOL) adjusts its penalties for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), serving as a reminder for employers everywhere to comply with minimum wage, overtime, child labor laws, employee classifications, and other standards outlined in the FLSA. What You Need To Do.

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Call Experts - HR

APRIL 22, 2021

The US Department of Labor (DOL) approximated that practically 3 percent of an employer’s labor force was absent on any given day. Calculate competency levels and give the correct salaries and wages. . Do you know how much absences cost your business? . Does your team have the employee attendance data they need to make decisions? .

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Two new DOL-proposed rules will affect employers. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division has proposed two new rules affecting different employer regulation areas, which have not been meaningfully revised for more than 50 years. In the last week, the U.S. Regular Rate Requirements. Department of Labor. Washington, DC 20210.

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Alight | ReedGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Earlier this month, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the federal Department of Labor (DOL) was busy publishing guidance related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The calculation of hours available would depend on the employee’s regularly-scheduled workweek.

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HR Morning

MAY 12, 2020

Do you know how to correctly calculate your employees’ regular rate of pay (RROP)? There’s been some confusion among employers, which is why the feds switched up the way firms calculate RROP. Employers might want to pump up their wellness programs now that the DOL has finalized its RROP rule, which became effective Jan.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In exchange, DOL would not assess liquidated damages, which would otherwise equal 100% of the wages. On Friday, the DOL made the news official ( here ). Check out these quotes from the DOL in the press release: “Workers are entitled to every penny they have earned.”. The DOL is bearing its teeth. Now PAID is DEAD!

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Abel HR

JULY 16, 2020

The FLSA “establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments,” and all of this is overseen by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL).

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HR Morning

JANUARY 3, 2019

The Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the pilot program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID). Under the program, employers may self-report a wage violation to the DOL, along with a calculation of back wages owed. Once the DOL approves the calculations, it will issue the release.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 19, 2019

Time to break out the calculator! Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter addressing the calculation of quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses as part of the regular rate of pay. The employer calculates the weekly regular rate of pay without including the quarterly or annual bonus earnings.

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Zenefits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Tipped employees are those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips,” according to the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL oversees the FLSA , which governs federal minimum wage, overtime, child labor, and recordkeeping laws. The standard FLSA overtime calculation rate is 1.5

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 9, 2020

Instead, the DOL has wasted little time releasing three new opinion letters in 2020. FLSA2020-1 : Addressing calculating overtime pay for a non-discretionary lump sum bonus paid at the end of a multi-week training period. The DOL should bottle this opinion letter stuff into a fragrance, yes? Eau de compliance by DOL.

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Visier

AUGUST 22, 2017

Google is the latest company to come under fire for allegedly paying female employees less than their male counterparts , but the tech giant has refused to disclose compensation information to Department of Labor (DoL) investigators. But getting to the bottom of measuring pay equity at a given company is easier said than done.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 1, 2020

First order of business: The DOL and the IRS have set the effective date of the Families First Act as April 1, 2020, even though 15 days from the date of enactment is April 2. Second order of business: The IRS is letting the DOL take the lead in interpreting the Families First law. The DOL has whipped up a poster for covered employers.

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Paycor

AUGUST 3, 2020

Calculating overtime pay can be a challenge at the best of times, and when you’re dealing with tipped employees it can turn into a real headache. The problem is, many employers assume that overtime is calculated the same for their tipped employees as everyone else. How to Calculate Overtime for Tipped Employees.

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ComplianceHR

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

DOL declined both times as doing so is unnecessary as, by definition, part-time employees do not work over 40 hours per week, and thus are not due any overtime. What is the potential for indexing and does DOL have the authority for indexing? In calculating back wages for an FLSA misclassification, you should go back at least 2 years.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 2, 2021

Travel time in the telework era poses unique challenges for payroll calculation. Still, the Department of Labor (DOL) isn’t likely to be forgiving of violations simply because many companies are new to telework. DOL opinion letters on travel time while teleworking. Again, the DOL opined that the time was not compensable.

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The Employer Handbook

MAY 24, 2019

In case you need your recollection refreshed, back in March, the DOL indicated that it would raise the salary threshold to determine who would be eligible to collect overtime for working more than 40 hours in a workweek. The DOL plans to raise that to $679 per week (equivalent to $35,308 per year). SHRM agrees with this approach.

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Something Different

JUNE 5, 2015

In the case outlined on the DOL site, Staples terminated an employee for lost time associated with the care of his wife without informing him of his right to take job protected leave as outlined by the FMLA. For those unfamiliar with the act (abbreviated FMLA for short), it essentially entitles workers in the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule that updates regulations governing the “regular rate” of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the DOL, this rule will allow employers to provide certain benefits without missing unaccounted overtime or risk of litigation. Background. Not a member?

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ExactHire

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In late September, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that made changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Calculate the average hours worked for these exempt employees. Calculate the average hours worked for these exempt employees. What Are the changes to FLSA?

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HRWatchdog

JULY 24, 2019

Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter addressing permissible rounding practices for calculating an employee’s hours worked. In the letter, a government contractor, who is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA), uses payroll software to calculate wages based on recorded time entries.

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Visier

AUGUST 22, 2017

Google is the latest company to come under fire for allegedly paying female employees less than their male counterparts , but the tech giant has refused to disclose compensation information to Department of Labor (DoL) investigators. But getting to the bottom of measuring pay equity at a given company is easier said than done.

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Zenefits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The first step in making sure overtime (OT) pay calculations are fair and accurate is knowing what the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires of your small and medium-sized business. Calculating overtime pay. Common OT calculation errors . Routine errors must be avoided for accurate OT calculations. Multiple pay rates.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 16, 2020

Department of Labor (DOL) published regulations and guidance providing more detail on its requirements, including calculation of hours and rates of pay , FFCRA documentation , how to claim the tax credits , qualifying reasons for leave (e.g., The DOL has also just released a new eligibility tool to help determine when the leaves apply.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 19, 2022

The importance of accuracy when calculating overtime cannot be overstated. Inaccurate overtime calculations may inconvenience the employee, who was probably depending on the extra money for a specific financial purpose. Therefore, it’s vital that your overtime calculations are correct. Calculating overtime for tipped employees.

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Zenefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Online payroll calculators. With Zenefits free payroll for one year, you can expect: Full-service payroll , including paycheck calculations, direct deposit, pay stubs, payroll reports, and integration capabilities. Free online payroll calculators. Hourly calculator to determine net pay for hourly employees.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Department of Labor released last week: this opinion letter about calculating FMLA leave for employees that generally work more than eight hours a day. Speaking of serious health conditions, I piggyback on Friday’s FMLA blog post and talk about another related item that the U.S.

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Visier

MAY 31, 2016

Department of Labor (DOL) established a new ruling under the Fair Labor Standards Act that increases the minimum exempt employee salary threshold from $23,660 a year (or $455 per week) to $47,476 annually (or $913 per week). The DOL predicts that an additional 4 million workers across the U.S

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 26, 2019

Once I calculate the regular rate, does it change the employee’s hourly rate? Do I have to calculate a regular rate and then go back and pay that rate for all straight-time hours worked as well as overtime hours? Once the regular rate is determined, it is used as the basis to calculate overtime for nonexempt employees.

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