Search Results: Fair Labor Standards Act

Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. This year, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., when clocks will be set forward one hour. How does daylight saving time affect payments due

Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 Many Americans will turn back their clocks by one hour before going to bed the night of Sat. Oct. 31, 2009. Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at 2

DOL Extends Time to Comment on Proposed FLSA Revisions In the Federal Register of July 28, 2008, the Department of Labor published a notice of proposed rulemaking requesting public comments on proposed revisions to update existing outdated regulatory provisions under

DOL has updated minimum wage and overtime poster According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)   Every employer of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage provisions must post, and keep posted, a

DOL issues opinion letters on various wage, hour issues  The US Department of Labor has issued Wage and Hour Opinion Letters addressing a variety of wage hour issues. Below is a summary of some of these decisions. At home classes.

Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. This year, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., when clocks will be set forward one hour. How does daylight saving time affect payments due

Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 Many Americans will turn back their clocks by one hour before going to bed the night of Sat. Oct. 31, 2009. Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at 2

When final regulations governing white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) took effect in August of 2004, the U.S. Department of Labor's goal was to provide simplicity, reduce the volume of litigation, and update the standards to conform to the modern workplace.

DOL Extends Time to Comment on Proposed FLSA Revisions In the Federal Register of July 28, 2008, the Department of Labor published a notice of proposed rulemaking requesting public comments on proposed revisions to update existing outdated regulatory provisions under

DOL has updated minimum wage and overtime poster According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)   Every employer of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage provisions must post, and keep posted, a

Checklist: FLSA Deductions: In general, no deductions may be made (except for items included in the category of "board, lodging, or other facilities") that result in a weekly wage less than the minimum wage required under federal or state law.

Checklist: FLSA Exempt Employment Checklist. The checklist below shows employees who are completely exempt from FLSA minimum wage, equal pay (except where noted), and overtime payment requirements, as well as employees who are completely or partially exempt from overtime pay requirements but ...

Checklist: Incidental Work Time. Whether or not the time devoted by employees to incidental activities constitutes compensable hours worked under the FLSA depends upon the facts in each case.

Employer steps to help prevent injuries to working teens. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employers can take the following simple steps to help prevent injuries to working teens.

Checklist: Regular Rate and Policy Guidance for Overtime Pay: Here are three documents that are designed to help you comply. Included are two checklists one spells out which payments to an employee have to be included in computing the employee's regular rate of pay, while the second lists the payments that can be excluded.

Checklist: FLSA Deductions: In general, no deductions may be made (except for items included in the category of "board, lodging, or other facilities") that result in a weekly wage less than the minimum wage required under federal or state law.

Checklist: FLSA Exempt Employment Checklist. The checklist below shows employees who are completely exempt from FLSA minimum wage, equal pay (except where noted), and overtime payment requirements, as well as employees who are completely or partially exempt from overtime pay requirements but ...

Checklist: Incidental Work Time. Whether or not the time devoted by employees to incidental activities constitutes compensable hours worked under the FLSA depends upon the facts in each case.

Checklist: Regular Rate and Policy Guidance for Overtime Pay: Here are three documents that are designed to help you comply. Included are two checklists one spells out which payments to an employee have to be included in computing the employee's regular rate of pay, while the second lists the payments that can be excluded.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that includes provisions governing child labor.

District courts saw a 72 percent increase in class action activity, a majority of which were opt-in collective actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The FLSA does not limit the number of hours an employee may work, either daily or weekly. The law only requires that employees be compensated for all hours worked.

Summer jobs can be a great learning experience for young workers.  Employers who employ teenagers need to know the rules about child labor.

The FLSA requires you to pay certain employees at least a minimum wage and to pay time and a half for any hours more than 40 that those employees work in a week. 

The job used in the sample format here is that of a computer operator.

When it is determined that a job's exemption status should be modified in order to comply with FLSA regulations, the employer should communicate the change to t

The policy below, provided by the U.S.

The best way to be prepared for a wage-hour investigation is to have the information readily available that the investigator will want to review.

Addressing health-related issues in the workplace can be a sensitive and confusing process for employers.

Classifying employee positions is complicated and it can be a risky process because of the legal ramifications.

Are you considering pay or salary reductions, as an alternative to pursuing layoffs? If so, you may want to review this checklist.

The number of lawsuits involving Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims has grown significantly over the last few years.

There are things you can do to help you avoid FLSA claims against your company.

The FLSA provides a minimum wage and overtime pay exemption for any employee employed in the capacity of outside salesperson.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has noted that there is no problem with an employer providing extra holiday time to employees; for example, giving Christmas Eve a

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Administrator determined that employees must be compensated for smoking breaks since such short breaks are "hours worked" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Yes, a U.S.

Companies often contract for jobs that require a specific skill or technical knowledge.

An employer who discriminates against an employee under the minimum wage law, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $2,00

An employer who violates a provision of the overtime pay law, or of any regulation or order of the commissioner issued under it, upon conviction is punishable b

This is a summary of Meal and Rest Periods Laws in Arkansas.

Interference with enforcement.— Any person, officer or agent that does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor: refuses access to the place of business

Checklist: FLSA Deductions: In general, no deductions may be made (except for items included in the category of "board, lodging, or other facilities") that result in a weekly wage less than the minimum wage required under federal or state law.