If you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of employment law, you're not alone. With the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its overtime exemptions constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep up. However, it's important to stay informed, especially with the updates expected in 2024. These changes will impact...
Category: Overtime News
New York Labor Law Requires Hourly Manual Workers be paid Weekly
New York employers (including many large retailers) that pay their manual employees hourly rates on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis may be violating a New York Labor Law that requires manual workers be paid weekly within seven calendar days of the end of the week in which their wages were earned....
Do you sometimes work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still don’t get overtime?
How does overtime work in a two week pay period? Well, if you work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still do not get paid overtime, chances are you are being paid twice a month (semi-monthly) instead of every two weeks (bi-weekly).
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The Delivery Driver Dilemma
In the bustling world of delivery services, a crucial question often arises: are delivery drivers independent contractors or employees? This distinction is not just a matter of terminology; it has significant legal, financial, and operational implications for both drivers and businesses. As the reliance on delivery systems expands across various...
Final Rule Issued on Classifying Employees and Independent Contractors
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule, significantly impacting the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule aims to clarify and streamline the criteria for determining a worker’s status, addressing a longstanding issue of...
Illinois Workers Can Now Sue Employers for Prevailing Wage Violations
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) has undergone a substantial transformation following a recent amendment signed into law by Governor Pritzker. This pivotal change reshapes the rights and obligations of workers and employers in Illinois, particularly in the construction industry, introducing new avenues for legal action over wage discrepancies and...
Louisiana Pool Contractor Ordered to Pay $56K in Overtime Wages to 25 Workers
A residential contractor in Louisiana failed to pay proper overtime wages to its workers and misclassified some of its employees as independent contractors. This investigation resulted in the recovery of back wages, highlighting a critical issue in employment law regarding fair labor practices and worker classification. Understanding the implications of this...
Orlando Pizza Franchise Failed to Pay Tipped Servers Overtime and Direct Cash Wages
In a recent case, an Orlando-based pizza franchise was found in violation of federal wage and hour laws. This case, involving servers who were denied proper overtime pay and compensated only with tips, highlights critical issues in employment law. The operator of this franchise has been ordered to pay substantial back...
DOL to Extend Davis-Bacon Act to Modular and Off-site Construction Industry
The Davis-Bacon Act, a longstanding pillar in federal construction projects, ensures workers receive fair wages commensurate with local standards. Recently, significant revisions have expanded the Act's protections to include secondary construction sites dedicated to a project covered by the Act. These changes are part of a general expansion of the application...
Home Healthcare Staffing Agency to Pay $314K in Overtime Case
Healthcare workers tirelessly provide essential services, often extending beyond the standard 40-hour workweek to ensure patient care. Yet, when overtime is not compensated fairly, it doesn't just affect the caregivers, but also the quality of care patients receive. In a recent turn of events, a Mississippi staffing agency learned this...