Effective January 1, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations has issued a new compensation threshold for exempt computer software employees, reflecting an increase of 2.5% from last year....more
For an employee to be exempt from overtime regulations under California law, the employee must fit into a category of work that is deemed exempt. The most common exemptions are the executive, administrative, and professional...more
As all Washington employers know, Washington employees who are nonexempt (e.g., not salaried) must be paid an hourly minimum wage. Additionally, Washington establishes minimum salaries for exempt (i.e., salaried) employees,...more
We remember when legislative and regulatory developments rarely occurred in December, but those days are behind us. A Reminder About New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Rate Increases: Many minimum wage, tipped and exempt...more
Employers of California computer professionals must ensure compensation rates meet new salary thresholds that go into effect January 1, 2017. In addition to reviewing compensation to ensure compliance with upcoming...more
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has finally revealed its anticipated proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA”) overtime exemptions. See 80 F.R. 38515 (July 6, 2015). Employers should brace themselves...more
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued proposed new rules that seek to expand overtime wage coverage to more than 4.6 million workers. These proposed rules are not yet final, and the DOL seeks comments. However, now is...more