article thumbnail

What are Essential Things to Know About Wage and Hour Compliance for Your Business

InfoMart

BLOG What are Essential Things to Know About Wage and Hour Compliance for Your Business Guest Post August 29 2023 Maintaining wage and hour compliance is crucial for businesses to provide fair and legal employment practices. So, let’s dive into the essential aspects you should know.

article thumbnail

Understanding Minimum Wage (Updated for 2020)

Zenefits

Federal minimum wage laws have been in effect for more than 90 years, but many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) don’t fully understand what the law encompasses. The recent “Fight for 15” has put minimum wage in the spotlight, with many lobbying for a higher starting salary for American workers. See image below).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Guide to Hiring Employees in Australia

Recruiters Lineup

The Fair Work Act is a cornerstone of these regulations, covering matters such as minimum wage, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures. The Fair Work Act is a cornerstone of these regulations, covering matters such as minimum wage, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures.

article thumbnail

Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits Part II

FingerCheck

In today’s business climate, risk management is more important than ever, as litigation experts forecast that employers will continue to face stark wage and hour compliance risks. The FLSA clearly states that nonexempt employees are to be paid time-and-a-half wages for all hours worked over 40 in a week.

article thumbnail

Minimum Wage Increases for 2017

Berkshire Associates

Pay equality and “living wages” continue to be an important issue in the United States. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the federal minimum wage has remained the same since 2009 at $7.25 Although federal rates have yet to increase, many states have started raising minimum wage rates on their own.

article thumbnail

FLSA Overtime Regulations Every Employer Should Know

Tandem HR

Minimum wage. This exemption applies to employees who work directly with general business operations of a company, including human resources, marketing, purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and legal compliance. As an employer, you’ve certainly heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Recordkeeping. Child labor. Nursing mothers.

article thumbnail

Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. With a small population of just 25.79