Who Is Exempt From Overtime Pay? Understanding Salary and Exemption Status
If you make more than the minimum exemption amount of $684/week, does that automatically mean you are exempt from earning overtime wages? See the...
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Federal Court Halts DOL’s Overtime Rule Regarding the Minimum Wage Exempt Employees Must Make
A federal judge shut down the DOL's latest overtime rule, reducing the total annual compensation requirement for exempt employees.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 26, 2024
Do You Have to Pay for Unapproved Overtime?
If managers must pre-approve overtime but an employee works overtime without permission, does the company have to pay for the unauthorized overtime...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 8, 2024
Understanding the Differences with Salaried, Exempt, and Non-Exempt Employees
If an employee is salaried, does that automatically mean they are exempt from overtime? Or do they still need to track hours for overtime?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 27, 2024
How Do I Figure Out Overtime Pay?
Discover how to calculate overtime pay accurately and fairly. Learn legal aspects, common errors, and special considerations in overtime calculations.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Aug 20, 2024
Child Labor Laws: Where Businesses Go Wrong
The DOL recently discovered a significant uptick in illegal child labor cases. What were the most common infractions, and how can you avoid the same...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 3, 2024
Exempt or Nonexempt? Classifying employees
Unsure whether you have an exempt or non-exempt employee? If you classify an employee incorrectly, you could be putting your business at risk.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 2, 2024
Have a Piece Rate Worker? Know the Compensation Rules
Jobs with repetitive tasks can quickly seem mundane, so paying employees by piece rate can spark motivation. But it can get a little complicated...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jun 21, 2024
New Overtime Rule Set to Increase Salaries for Exempt Employees
With the DOL’s new overtime rule, millions of workers who are currently considered exempt from overtime may no longer qualify without an increase in...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 30, 2024
