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What You Need to Know About the DOL’s Proposed Changes to the FLSA Exemption Test Posted on: July 02, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule that will make millions of workers eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is not a final rule yet, although it is expected to go into effect in late 2019 or early 2020.
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Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: What Employers Need to Know Before 2021 Posted on: June 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
On Wednesday, May 23, 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 19 085 (also known as the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act), which imposes new, stringent obligations on Colorado employers as to hiring practices, promotion procedures, and record-keeping requirements. Importantly, this new law becomes effective on January 1, 2021.
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Does ‘Compensation’ Mean ‘Pay’ Under California Law? Posted on: May 29, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Overtime laws vary by states. For instance, overtime under California law is calculated based on the “regular rate of pay.” This includes all forms of remuneration, such as non-discretionary bonuses, piece-rates, commissions, etc. Conversely, with respect to meal and rest periods, California law states that these must be paid at an employee’s “regular rate of compensation.” However, California law does not define what regular rate of compensation means.
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