Wages & Hours

Legal arguments take shape as business groups oppose new overtime rule

09/25/2023

The Department of Labor’s proposed rule to raise the white-collar overtime salary threshold to $55,068—up from the current $35,568—will almost certainly face legal challenges in coming months. Business advocacy groups and some conservative politicians have vowed to sue to prevent the rule from taking effect.

Walmart reverses course on pay, offering some new hires $1 less per hour

09/25/2023

New warehouse employees now earn about $1 less per hour than co-workers who were hired just a few months ago. Now their pay ranges from $13 to $19 per hour, depending on location.

Public comments on proposed OT rule accepted until Nov. 7

09/11/2023

The Department of Labor’s proposed rule raising the white-collar overtime salary threshold was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.

When compensation makes news, expect workers to demand higher pay

09/06/2023

Two remarkable events that took place in August may signal an accelerating trend: Employers should prepare to offer higher pay if they want to retain workers.

DOL rule would raise OT salary threshold to $55,068

08/31/2023

The Biden administration on Aug. 30 proposed a new rule increasing the white-collar overtime salary threshold to $55,068, a 55% increase over the current threshold of $35,568. Practical impact: Exempt administrative, executive and professional employees who earn less than $55,068 per year ($1,059 per week) must receive overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Using tip credit to pay employees? Follow DOL’s 80/20 rule

08/21/2023

How should you pay employees who receive tips but also perform other non-tipped work? That’s where the Department of Labor’s 80/20 tip-credit rule comes into play.

Friday wrap: Last stop for overtime regs, IRS again clarifies disaster tax relief and more

07/21/2023

Overtime regulations, student loan forgiveness and more to end the week.

Salary survey projects 4% pay raises in 2024

07/10/2023

Salary budgets are expected to remain high in 2024 as employers become accustomed to ongoing labor market challenges, according to consulting firm Willis Towers Watson.

New York City upends gig economy with minimum wage

07/10/2023

Gig workers regularly find themselves taking home hourly earnings far less than they would as minimum-wage, overtime-eligible employees. Now one government agency believes it has found a way around the problem.

Summer’s here and so are new employment laws

07/07/2023

Summertime is often when new employment laws take effect, and this summer is no exception.