Department of Labor to Raise Overtime Salary Threshold
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a final ruling that will increase the salary level, determining what salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA guidelines.
Summer Interns: To pay or not to pay?
As summer approaches, many employers are looking to hire student interns. The benefits of summer internships are mutual — companies create an accessible group of potential future hires, while interns obtain real-world workplace experience and training, as well as valuable networking opportunities. But many employers may be wondering — do we have to pay our interns? If so, how much do we have to pay them? And what other issues do we need to consider?
New Guidance on the Impact of Bonuses and Overtime Pay
As most employers know, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to pay employees overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. What many employers do not realize is that the overtime calculation should be based on employee’s “regular rate” of pay, which may be different than the employee’s hourly rate.