On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor released new proposed rules regarding FLSA overtime exemptions. The 2019 overtime rule differs substantially from the one pursued by the Obama administration in 2016. The $35,000 threshold falls almost exactly between the current federal requirement ($23,660) and the 2016 proposal ($47,476). The DOL has not proposed … Read more
Several common FLSA overtime exemptions require that employees be paid on a salary basis. A salary usually refers to a fixed amount of compensation that an employee receives regularly. But, for FLSA purposes, paying employees on a salary basis is more complicated than just that. Minimum Wage & Overtime Exemptions The FLSA is a federal … Read more
On February 26, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “NY Predictive Scheduling Regulations.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. Update: Soon after I presented this webinar and posted this blog entry, the New York State Department of Labor indicated … Read more