Just because you are paying an employee a salary does not make that employee ineligible for overtime. It is important to correctly distinguish whether the employee is exempt vs non exempt from wage regulations that cover overtime. The employer’s method of payment such as hourly, salary, or commission, is only one element of the exempt classification. What are FLSA regulations? The Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA, established federal minimum wage and federal […]
Paying an employee salary instead of hourly is just easier, right?! No more dealing with figuring and paying overtime and turning in time cards. Actually, legally some employees that you may want to pay salary may still be entitled to overtime pay and unpaid meal breaks. Interested in paying your employee salary In order to stay compliant by classifying employees correctly, first you’ll need to determine if the employee is exempt or non-exempt. Exempt simply […]
It seems like it would be straight forward but in the real-world of employment there are some quirky circumstances! It can be confusing and you may end up unsure if you need to pay an employee or not. Learn the rules behind what the law considers Paid Time. Working Time Under federal and state rules, ‘hours worked’ includes both time worked and time of authorized attendance. This means that you must pay for anytime an […]
10 Minute Rest Breaks 15 minutes if under 18 years of age; For every major part of a 4 hour segment; midway if possible; In addition to, and separate from, meal times. 30 Minute Meal Breaks For shifts of 6 hours or longer; Unpaid, no interruptions; Between the 3rd & 6th hour if shift is longer than 7 hours; otherwise between the 2nd & 5th hour. Note: Certain tipped food and beverage employees can […]
