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 laws in...
Juneteenth National Independence Day became the 12th legal public holiday, celebrating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, Texas to deliver General Order No. 3,...
Generally not. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants all non-supervisory employees (not just those in unions) the right to organize and engage in “concerted activity” for the purpose of mutual aid or protection. Concerted means “in concert,” meaning more than one employee is involved....
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide meal or a rest period to employees. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes), the FLSA considers the breaks compensable work hours and included in...
On Monday, May 26th, we will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of all the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. As we prepare to remember our fallen heroes, Payroll Partners would like to remind you that since...
In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary amount. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholding and benefit elections. There are a handful of other situations in which a deduction from an exempt employee's salary would...
Why Seasonal Hiring Matters For many businesses, seasonal hiring is essential to keep up with increased demand during peak periods. Whether it’s retail gearing up for the holidays, tax firms preparing for tax season, or hospitality businesses ramping up for summer, hiring temporary workers can...
No matter how many employees you have on staff, your organization needs to follow all federal laws. Unfortunately, each state/locality has its own requirements; therefore, you should know what is required of your organization to ensure you keep proper payroll records. What Are The Federal Laws Governing...
Businesses must pay its staff for training courses (counting the hours toward overtime calculations) UNLESS the following are all true: Outside normal work hours. Completely voluntary. Not directly job-related. No productive work performed. If the class is to develop the employee for his or her...
No matter how many employees you have on staff, your organization needs to follow all federal laws. Unfortunately, each state/locality has its own requirements; therefore, you should know what is required of your organization to ensure you keep proper payroll records. What Are The Federal Laws Governing...