A California auto dealer is at the center of an interesting ruling by the United States Supreme Court today regarding overtime and FLSA regulations. The key issue is whether the US Labor Department has the authority to classify “service advisers” at the dealer to be classified as non-exempt employees under the federal wage and hour […]
By now, you have probably heard of the sweeping changes made to federal overtime laws in mid-May of this year. Previous blogs have covered the basic rules for overtime, what has changed based upon the new law, and a few strategies to prevent unpaid overtime allegations. In this installment, we will focus on what is […]
Why should San Diego employers be so concerned about the new federal overtime regulations released last week? Why will FLSA overtime lawsuits explode later this year? Quite simply: history. The last time the Department of Labor (DOL) made significant changes to the FLSA overtime rules was in 2004. At that time, the number of federal […]
The US Department of Labor has released updated regulations relating to overtime pay for more than 4 million American workers. The new federal overtime rules modify eligibility as well as the income threshold for qualification. Under the new overtime guidelines, almost all workers who earn less than $913 per week or $47,476 annually will automatically […]
The White House confirmed yesterday that the Department of Labor will release the new Federal Overtime Regulations today. The President detailed significant changes in the law at a briefing yesterday. The new regulations are designed to increase income for millions of low to mid-income workers across the country. Many business and professional organizations believe the […]
The rash of unpaid overtime lawsuits in California recently is about to become even more complex with the highly anticipated release of new federal overtime laws expected in the immediate future. Many San Diego employers are concerned about the impact of these regulations and how they will impact how companies hire, classify and pay employees […]