The FLSA generally requires that nonexempt employees be paid at least time and a half their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Many state laws mirror that requirement. Regular rate of pay doesn't just include an employee's hourly wages; all forms of compensation must be included, with certain exceptions.
The definition of "regular rate" of pay was revamped late last year. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated its regulations explaining the forms of compensation that must be included in the regular rate of pay, addressing, among other things, criteria for determining whether discretionary or non-discretionary bonuses should be included in an employee's regular rate.
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Former Marriott call center employee in San Antonio is suing for overtime pay - ExpressNews.com
Micheal Garcia and other employees often worked up to three hours “off the clock” every week beyond their 40 regular hours, according to the lawsuit filed in San Antonio federal court.
Garcia worked at Marriott’s North Side facility from February to August of last year, said his attorney, Clif Alexander.
Before their shift officially began, workers had to boot up and log into their computers and then sign into Marriott programs and check that each one was running correctly, according to the suit. The process can take up to 20 minutes.
A tale of two restaurants and payroll ethics | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
Police departments have spent millions in overtime during protests - Marketplace
New York City spent $115 million on police overtime in a two-week period roughly since protests began — more than four times the amount spent in the same period last year, according to the New York City Independent Budget Office.
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Boston has a new proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year that would move 20%, or $12 million, of the police overtime budget toward equity and inclusion, while New York City recently announced that it will shift $1 billion away from the Police Department's 2021 budget of about $6 billion.
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Audit: PBC school police OT grew unchecked to $2.9M - News - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm
With a budget of at least $1 million set aside annually for overtime, the Palm Beach County school police department has burned through that money and then some every year for the past eight — even when the budget grew by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
At one point, the police chief at the time did an endrun of the officers’ union contract, paying them overtime rather than the negotiated $35 flat rate, costing the district an extra $120,000 in the span of 16 months.
Sherman PD asks for salary increase at no budget increase - News - Herald Democrat - Sherman, TX
As the city begins its budget planning for the new fiscal year, the Sherman Police Department has asked for an effective 4.5 percent increase in pay for officers at no additional cost to Sherman taxpayers.
Sherman Police Chief Zachary Flores proposed the increase last week as a part of the Sherman City Council’s annual budget retreat. Flores said he hopes to achieve this by having the department take a more active role in managing overtime hours.
Employers beware: Telecommuting raises a host of thorny issues | BenefitsPRO
With millions of workers shifting to a remote-work arrangement, employers must be mindful of the risks to proprietary information.
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A law firm the CFPB had been investigating brought suit saying the agency's structure was unconstitutional.
Oakland: Medical airline agrees to $78 million settlement
OAKLAND — A medical helicopter operator has been ordered to pay $78 million to its flight crew employees for unpaid overtime and missed breaks in a class-action lawsuit settlement.
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Winifred Y. Smith agreed Wednesday to the preliminary settlement filed by about 450 former and current medical flight crew members employed in California by Air Methods Corporation of Colorado.
Air Methods also is expected to pay daily overtime to its medical flight crew starting from June 28, resulting in an estimated 20% or more increase to their salaries, according to the attorneys representing the crew members.
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