No matter which state you are in, you must follow federal overtime laws. However, many states have overtime regulations that are stricter than the federal rules. Because there are costly penalties for violating these regulations, it’s important to become aware of the...
Overtime
Do we have to pay overtime for unauthorized hours worked?
Question: An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them time and a half for these hours? Answer: Yes. Any overtime worked by nonexempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with...
9 Key Elements of an Overtime Policy
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was originally created in 1938. Since that time, the FLSA and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations have governed the provision of overtime in the United States. In April 2024, the FLSA received a major update for the first time in...