Tag: hourly nonexempt employees

Overtime rules: Changes on the way, but specifics scarce

By Tammy Binford Mar 19, 2014 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Secretary of Labor Tom Perez has his orders. President Barack Obama on March 13 officially directed him to “modernize and streamline the existing overtime regulations.” The president’s directions further instruct the Department of Labor (DOL) to “address the changing nature of the workplace” and simplify the rules so that they will be “easier for both […]

Beware Deductions for Lost or Stolen Property from Exempt Employees’ Pay

By Oklahoma Employment Law Letter Nov 13, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Nov 13, 2009

by Kathy Neal Many things can be scary for the unseasoned HR manager, particularly when it comes to wage and hour law. One of the scariest areas involves pay deductions. HR Guide to Employment Law: A Practical Compliance Reference Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act – FLSA Many employers issue laptops or smartphones to their […]