How is Overtime Pay Calculated?
Discover how to calculate overtime pay accurately and fairly. Learn legal aspects, common errors, and special considerations in overtime calculations.
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Can an employee be forced to work overtime?
My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week working graveyards, he would be fired. Is mandatory overtime even legal?
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2023
Should Managers Be Paid Overtime?
Do your managers meet all the qualifications to be exempt from overtime? See where several large corporations went wrong.
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 15, 2023
Which Jobs Could I Pay as a 1099 Contractor?
Could the jobs you're paying employees to do be reconfigured to pay as 1099 contractors instead? What would it take?
Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Jun 6, 2022
FLSA Penalties: Mistakes to Avoid
FLSA penalties increase each year for violations of minimum wage, overtime, child labor, record keeping, employee classifications, and more.
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2022
Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2022
Does “Salaried Employee” Mean the Same as “Exempt Employee”?
Salaried employee vs. an employee that doesn't have to track time because they aren't subject to overtime wages -- is this the same thing?
Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 7, 2022
Mobile Devices: Minimizing Overtime Concerns
When employees can check into work 24/7 with their mobile devices, shouldn't employers be paying overtime for that remote work time?
Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources
Sep 30, 2021
Federal Law Breakdown: How Many Employees?
Overwhelmed with trying to know which federal law applies to your company? Here's a quick summary of each law, broken down by company size.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR
Aug 30, 2021
