Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

New and Updated

• Date:

  June 17, 2024

  Type:

  News

  Supreme Court to Settle Burden of Proof for FLSA Overtime Exemptions

  The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the burden of proof that employers must satisfy to claim a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption is a "preponderance of the evidence" or "clear and convincing evidence."

• Date:

  April 23, 2024

  Type:

  News

  Overtime Rule Kicks in at $43,888 on July 1, Jumps Up to $58,656 on January 1

  The US Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that about 4 million workers will be affected by its planned increases to the minimum salary for most overtime-exempt employees.

• Type:

  Policies and Procedures

  Overtime Policy

  Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

• Date:

  February 9, 2024

  Type:

  News

  FLSA and Data Breaches Lead Class Action Claims, Report Shows

  Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) continue to lead class action filings in 2023, while actions for data breaches and privacy violations have surged, according to a recent report on class action lawsuits.

• Type:

  Policies and Procedures

  Lactation Accommodation Policy

  Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

• Date:

  January 10, 2024

  Type:

  News

  The Cost of Violating Federal Employment Laws Is Going Up Again

  Civil money penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are going up by 3% starting January 15.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Independent Contractors: Federal

  Updated to reflect regulations updating the criteria for determining independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective March 11, 2024.

• Type:

  Training

  Employee Classification - Supervisor Training

  The Employee Classification training session, which examines the law and best practices for classifying employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and similar state laws, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.

• Date:

  September 14, 2023

  Type:

  Podcasts and Webinars

  Webinar: DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule - Get Ready Now to Avoid Pain Later

  In this 60-minute webinar, XpertHR Senior Legal Editor Michael Cardman helps you understand the basics of the FLSA and its overtime requirements, what's in the proposed rule, what actions you can take to get ready, and more.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Federal

  Updated to reflect information on a federal appeals court's ruling regarding rounding.