A federal judge in Texas on Nov. 15 struck down the Department of Labor rule that granted overtime pay to 1 million white-collar workers in July and would have made another 3 million eligible for overtime pay on Jan. 1.
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A federal judge in Texas on Nov. 15 struck down the Department of Labor rule that granted overtime pay to 1 million white-collar workers in July and would have made another 3 million eligible for overtime pay on Jan. 1.
Read MoreFor decades, employers have hoped that with each revision of the DOL overtime rules, employers can finally offer their workers time off instead of overtime pay. Commonly referred to as “comp time,” employees could choose to accept time off later instead of overtime. The idea is that employees might prefer this because time off may help hourly workers achieve more work/life balance.
Read MoreIf your employees use their personal vehicles to conduct business on your behalf, here’s a warning: If you don’t reimburse them for the associated costs, you could be liable for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Read MoreQuestions regarding overtime, holiday pay and seasonal hiring often arise this time of year. Here are the eight simple rules you need to know to make this holiday season run smoothly.
Read MoreAfter President-elect Trump takes office on Jan. 20, 2025, expect a flurry of new policy proposals affecting HR and employment law—and efforts to roll back many of the Biden administration’s policies.
Read MoreVoters in six states considered ballot initiatives to raise the minimum wage and/or to require employers to provide paid sick leave. Here’s the rundown.
Read MoreYour employees have no doubt heard about some campaign promises. And once the election results are in, they may have questions for HR and their supervisors about what happens after the winning candidate takes office on January 20, 2025. Here’s how to handle the most likely questions.
Read MoreIf you have employees who belong to the National Guard or military reserves, you are probably familiar with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. But USERRA doesn’t just protect the employment rights of military-connected employees.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear three important employment-law cases in its 2024–2025 term, which began Oct. 7 and will end in late June 2025.
Read MoreThe key to complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act lies in accurate record-keeping.
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