In order to be considered exempt from overtime in New York State, an employee must earn a minimum salary. That minimum has increased as of December 31, 2019. In 2020, in order to be considered exempt from overtime, an employee working for a New York City employer will have to earn a minimum of $1,125 […]
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Commencing on December 31, 2019, the minimum wage in New York State went up as follows: New York City Employers with 10 or less employees Minimum wage increased from $13.50/hour to $15.00/hour. This matches the minimum wage for New York City employers with 11 or more employees. Long Island and Westchester County Minimum wage increased
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule regarding the calculation of “Regular Rate” of pay. This new rule, which is the first update on the definition of Regular Rate of pay in more than 50 years, will take effect on January 15, 2020. The definition of the Regular Rate of Pay is extremely
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FMLA Administration: 4 Basic Steps In general, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is applicable when an employee needs time off to attend to family or medical needs. It requires certain employers with fifty (50) or more employees within a 75-mile radius to provide eligible employees with up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid annual
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