Generally, yes, you do have to pay summer interns, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether a worker is an employee (who must be paid per federal wage and...
During times of high inflation, employees generally demand higher wages to keep up with rising prices. Today’s rising inflation rates and current labor shortages are forcing employers to respond to employee demands and driving up wages. Employee wages and salaries are...
What is the Prevailing Wage Law in New York? Prevailing wage is the pay rate set by law for work on public work projects. Under New York State Labor Law, prevailing wage compliance occurs when all workers under a public work contract are paid the prevailing rate of...
It’s no secret that top talent expects to be paid top dollar. Even with a developed recruiting program, fantastic work environment and great work-life balance, it will be difficult for your company to attract and retain the best employees without a competitive pay...
As part of the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) of 2011, all employers in New York are required to give written notice of wage rates to all new hires within 10 days of being hired. Previously, employers were required to provide this notice to all employees every year,...