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Overtime Pay: Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt

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You probably already heard that the Department of Labor released a final rule last year that increased the overtime wage threshold, and many organizations are going to face some changes related to that new rule. In fact, the old limit of $23,660 hadn’t increased since 2004. How did we end up paying time-and-a-half for hours over 40?

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Your Action Plan for the DOL’s New Overtime Rules

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires workers to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. Wages are part of that equation— and effective this year , the minimum salary to exempt an employee from overtime is doubling. When determining overtime eligibility, the duties and wage tests have to be considered in tandem.

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How Will California’s Fast Food Council Bill Affect QSRs Across the Country?

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Passed by the legislature in August, the bill creates a Fast Food Council, with labor and management at the table, to set standards for wages, safety, security, and time off. The Act intends to ’empower fast-food workers with new wage and workplace protections to support their health, safety, and welfare.’

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How to Prepare for the New White Collar Overtime Requirements

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Department of Labor (DOL) seeks greater protection for certain lower-paid executive, administrative and professional (“white collar”) employees who are currently exempt from overtime, though likely work more than eight hours a day (in select states) or forty (40) hours each week. Let these tips guide your planning.

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Is the Definition of Independent Contractor Changing?

Zenefits

In 2004, the company converted its delivery drivers from employees to independent contractors. In 2004, the company converted its delivery drivers from employees to independent contractors. For instance, the workers would define their own hours and the way in which their assignments were completed.