On March 11, 2024, the DOL will be returning to its pre-2021 framework for evaluating whether workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees. This distinction determines whether a worker may be entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act for hours worked over 40 hours in any…
As budgets for 2024 are finalized and/or implemented, businesses should keep in mind recent and upcoming minimum wage increases, as well as consider possible changes that may occur regarding the applicability of exemptions for overtime pay. Minimum wage considerations: As of September 30, 2023, Florida’s minimum wage is set at…
Although the wild and crazy office party should be a vestige of the past, many employers learn the hard way that employees view the office party as a way to cut loose and leave their inhibitions on the copy room floor. Such behavior was the main focus for laughs in…
Although organizers have not yet provided many details regarding their call to action, it is likely that similar to 2017’s “A Day Without Immigrants,” this event will include a call for supporters to refuse to report to work. Such a call to action will raise questions for non-unionized employers regarding…
For many employers, Hurricane Ian brought questions related to employee pay. One of the most frequently asked questions was, “Should I pay exempt employees who miss work due to bad weather conditions?” An exempt employee is someone who is not entitled to overtime pay for more than 40 hours worked…