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FLSA Exceptions for Certain Organizations?
Almost every business and employee is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Since the new overtime rules were released in May, many employers have been asking if there are FLSA exceptions for certain organizations like small companies, nonprofits, or...
New FLSA Rules: Non-Exempt Employee Lunch Breaks
Q: Do we have to require our employees who are being switched from exempt to non-exempt to take their lunch breaks if they prefer to eat while working? A: Non-exempt employee lunch breaks are not affected by the new FLSA rules. The FLSA does not require private...
WOTC Look-Back Period Extended
The IRS announced last week that businesses that qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) can continue to claim credits until August 31, 2016 for employees hired on or after January 1, 2015. This look-back period had expired on May 31st, but a recent notice...
FLSA Overtime and Commissions
With the new FLSA overtime rules becoming effective on December 1, 2016, many employers are still trying to ensure they are compliant with all the intricacies of whether an employee can qualify as exempt. A common concern is with regard to the FLSA overtime and...
