On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations updating the minimum salary threshold for employees to be considered exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The regulations are scheduled to be published in the Federal […]
Articles about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) an other topics related to wage and hours issues.
U.S. Department of Labor Unveils Final Overtime Rule That Raises Salary Limits
Executive Summary: On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long-awaited final rule raising the salary thresholds for certain overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees, solidifies the DOL’s proposed rule from 2023. The effective date for this final rule is July 1, 2024.
DOL Finalizes Substantial Increase to Salary Threshold for FLSA White Collar Exemption
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled a new final rule that will significantly raise the minimum salary threshold to qualify for certain overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), changing which employees will be entitled to overtime pay and affecting employer compensation structures.
Jury Awards Hospital System Employees $100 Million in Damages for Time Clock Rounding, Meal Break Violations
On April 18, 2024, a jury in Seattle, Washington, determined that a not-for-profit hospital system employer would be required to pay nearly $100 million for time clock rounding and meal period violations, raising concerns for employers in Washington over potential high damages for what may be technical wage and hour
Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule to Update the Salary Level for Overtime Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule on April 23, 2024, raising the salary threshold to qualify for certain overtime exemptions under federal law. Most importantly, it significantly raises the minimum salary threshold for certain “white collar” workers—executives, professionals, and administrative personnel. If the rule takes effect, employers
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Expanding Overtime Eligibility
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime pay exemptions.
The 32-Hour Workweek: Hmmm…
In this episode, Jen discusses Bernie Sanders’ proposed 32-hour workweek bill.
Sixth Circuit Delivers Uncertainty on Calculating Impact of Driver Costs
When nonexempt employees use their personal vehicles to provide delivery services, how much must their employer reimburse them to ensure that the employees are paid at least the minimum wage required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? That is the question that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Sixth Circuit Rejects Two Methods for Computing Workers’ Vehicle Expenses for Minimum Wage Purposes
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated two district court decisions involving how pizza delivery drivers should be reimbursed for vehicle-related expenses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Parker v. Battle Creek Pizza, Inc., No. 22-2119 (Mar. 12, 2024); Bradford v. Team Pizza, Inc., No. 22-3561 (Mar. 12, 2024). The Sixth Circuit panel remanded both cases.
Labor Department Provides Guidance on FLSA Pump-at-Work Protections for School Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is in the process of publishing industry-specific guidance for compliance with the 2022 Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). In addition to publishing a Fact Sheet that provides information to employers on protections for nursing employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the WHD has published guidance for the education industry that includes a recorded webinar and FAQs.
Receipt of Perks Does Not Undermine “Volunteer” Status Under FLSA
Taking a “commonsense” approach, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that volunteers’ mere receipt of certain “perks” does not convert them to employees under the FLSA. In Adams v. Palm Beach County (11th Cir. March 12, 2024), volunteer attendants at a public golf course were allowed
EntertainHR: The Long Night Brings Long Hours – Lessons in Wage and Hour Law from True Detective Season 4
The long-awaited return of the hit anthology series, True Detective, is finally back.
In True Detective: Night Country, showrunner Issa Lopez places viewers directly in the heart of Alaska during the polar night, a period of complete darkness lasting two full months. During this period
IRS Updates FAQs on 1099-Ks Used for Gig Workers and Others
The IRS recently updated its guidance for completing Form 1099-K, used primarily by “gig” companies providing compensation using payment apps or online marketplaces and for individuals selling goods on online marketplaces such as Etsy. As background, in order to promote greater tax transparency and compliance, in 2008 Congress enacted Internal
2023 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review
This 2023 Year in Review looks at significant wage and hour developments, including agency action, U.S. Supreme Court developments, important appellate court decisions, and state legislative and regulatory changes, including new state minimum wage rates for 2024.
New FAR Council Proposed Rule Would Require Salary Disclosures and Ban Compensation History Inquiries
On January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued a Proposed Rule, “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting.”