We gathered the most popular HR tips of 2023 to close out the year. Explore 2024 minimum salary and minimum wage requirements, pay and leave laws, overtime information and more.
Exempt Employees: Minimum Salary Requirements for 2024The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay nonexempt employees overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. Here are some key things to know for both federal exemptions and state exemptions from overtime for 2024. |
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Your Guide to 2024 Minimum WagesMore than 20 states and nearly 40 local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates on January 1, 2024. Here is a summary of these changes and guidelines to help you comply with your minimum wage requirements. |
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7 Scenarios When You Must Pay Employees Even If They Aren't WorkingUnder federal law and many state laws, employers must pay nonexempt employees not only for time actually spent working, but also for certain nonproductive time. We discuss seven scenarios in which paying nonexempt employees for nonproductive time may be required. |
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Who’s Required to Provide Bereavement Leave?When an employee experiences a death in the family, they may ask for time off to make funeral arrangements, attend the funeral or other services, and/or to grieve the individual who has passed away. Are employers required to grant the request? We answer this and other frequently asked questions about bereavement leave. |
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New Proposed Overtime Exemption Rule: What You Need to KnowThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary required to qualify for exemptions from overtime for administrative, professional, executive and highly compensated employees. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the proposed rule. |
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End-of-Year Bonuses: Overtime & Tax Considerations for 2023Many employers reward and recognize high performers with a bonus, especially toward the end of the year. If you award bonuses, there are several overtime and tax rules to consider. Here’s an overview of some of these rules to help you as you close out the business year in 2023. |
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