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DOL Releases Final Overtime Exemptions Rule

On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime requirements. The final rule is effective July 1, 2024.

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Non-exempt, non-exempt salaried and exempt: What are the differences?

Non-exempt, non-exempt salaried and exempt are some of the most misunderstood terms when it comes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unfortunately, misunderstanding these terms and the FLSA’s rules that govern them can result in costly penalties. To help you understand these classifications better, here are some key points about each.

Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington-

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington-

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5778), which protects employees who refuse to attend employer meetings or listen to (or view) employer communications because the meetings or communications involve political or religious matters. Senate Bill 5778 takes effect on June 6, ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Minnesota-

The city of Duluth, Minnesota has repealed its paid sick leave ordinance effective Jan. 17, 2024.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will impose various obligations on covered employers regarding the criminal histories of applicants and employees. The ordinance applies to only the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and takes effect Sept. 3, 2024.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a model workplace violence prevention plan and fact sheet to help general industry employers comply with a requirement that takes effect July 1, 2024.

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