Motor Carrier Exemption

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers most employers in the United States. It requires them to pay minimum wage and overtime to most employees, subject to some exceptions. In addition to the general “White Collar” exemptions, the FLSA also establishes some industry or job-specific exemptions. One of these is the “motor carrier exemption” … Read more

2019 New York Minimum Wage

Do you know the 2019 New York minimum wage? Employers must be ready before the end of the year to meet the new requirements. The 2019 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue in the tables below. Note that the changes take effect on the last day of the year, not January 1st. [Have … Read more