Tag: FLSA

Bulletin Item: DOL Releases Long-Awaited Overtime Exemption Rules

By Jennifer Carsen May 1, 2004 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

On April 20, the U.S. Department of Labor released the final and long-awaited changes to the white-collar overtime exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final version, which takes effect in late July 2004, contains some big changes from the earlier proposed version, including expanding the pool of employees eligible to receive […]

Wage And Hour: Ninth Circuit Examines When You Have To Pay Workers For Donning And Doffing Protective Gear

By Jennifer Carsen Mar 1, 2004 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Production line employees at the IBP Inc. meat processing plant in Pasco, Washington, are required to be at their workstations as the first piece of meat comes down the line. Before taking their positions, the employees must prepare their work tools and change into protective gear, such as sanitary aprons, metalmesh leggings, Kevlar gloves, and […]