DOL Overtime Regulations: The End of an Era

By Amy J. Traub and Andrea Milano on September 6, 2017 Posted in DOL

At least once a week we get a call from a client inquiring about the status of the new salary threshold overtime regulations. We have an update, and the news is good for employers! By way of background, on May 23, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule (Rule) to increase … Continue Reading

Understanding the New Overtime Regulations

By Amy J. Traub and Adam Seldon on May 18, 2016 Posted in FLSA

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued the final version of the much-anticipated new Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) regulations regarding the salary threshold for exempt employees. This post provides employers with insight into how to understand, and ultimately apply, the new regulations, which will affect employers of all sizes in all industries across … Continue Reading

California Court Clarifies How to Calculate Overtime on Flat Sum Bonuses

By Jeffrey Bils on January 21, 2016 Posted in California

A California court of appeal has addressed a gap in California law to clarify what can be a tricky problem for employers — how to calculate overtime on bonuses of a fixed amount, or “flat sum” bonuses. The court’s answer can be summarized in three words: Follow federal law. The dispute in Hector Alvarado v. … Continue Reading