UPDATE: On June 28, 2024, a Texas court halted the new DOL overtime rule for Texas state employees. The DOL new overtime rule is in effect for all other employees, including private employees in Texas. Keep in mind that continued legal challenges could arise. Starting in July 2024, four million new workers will become entitled […]
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What Is Minimum Wage? Federal & State Rates for 2024
The minimum wage law prevents employers from paying employees below a certain amount per hour. What is minimum wage? There is a federal minimum wage, but many states and localities set a higher wage. Comply with labor laws by learning what minimum wage your business may be subject to.
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What Is a Nonexempt Employee?
Worker classification is critical. After you’ve narrowed down whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. employee, you’re not done. You need to also figure out if an employee is nonexempt. What is a nonexempt employee?
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How Familiar Are You With Federal Legal Holidays?
As a small business owner, your doors likely aren’t open 24/7. And if you’re like most businesses, you might be closed on federal legal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average full-time employee receives approximately 7.6 paid holidays annually.
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What Is Certified Payroll? What to Know If You Land a Federal Contract
Step 1: Land the contract for a federal government-funded job. Step 2: Comply with your certified payroll reporting requirements. What is certified payroll?
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What Is Per Diem? How to Cover Employees’ Travel-related Business Expenses
When employees incur travel-related business expenses, you might consider covering their costs. You can reimburse employees for expenses by giving them per diem pay. What is per diem pay?
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Understanding Publication 1542 Per Diem Rates
You might have heard about per diem pay before. But, are you familiar with Publication 1542? Learn more about Publication 1542 per diem rates and how to calculate per diem pay below.
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Can You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage Rates
Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage.
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What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
When you become an employer, you can’t always play by your own rules. There are certain federal, as well as state and local, standards you must follow. The FLSA is one set of federal regulations you need to know about and comply with. What is the FLSA?
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For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
The Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages and damages in 2023 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices owe back the money they “steal” from employees and are subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand.
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