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Risk of Employees’ Losing Exempt Status Rises During Times of Short-Staffing

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In times of short staffing, it’s important to remember exempt employees may lose their exempt status if they spend too much time performing nonexempt work. The company classified her as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). A recent ruling by the U.S. Court’s Decision.

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Ask the Expert: Paying Exempt Employees Overtime

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In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at HR Hero ® , we look at a recent question from a subscriber regarding additional non-exempt compensation for an employee who recently moved into an exempt position. Defining Primary Duty. However, time alone is not the only test.

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Building on a Brutal 2020: Tips for Tackling 3 Big HR Goals

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Review Your Employee Handbook, Policies. Once a year, you should review your employee handbook and policies to make sure they’re up-to-date with any legal changes that have occurred, as well as accurate based on how your business actually operates. Regular review of job descriptions is another essential HR practice.

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Is It OK to Allow Exempt Employees to Perform Some Nonexempt Duties?

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You may have employees whom you have properly classified as exempt from receiving overtime pay under federal and Wisconsin wage and hour law. What happens when you are short one or more hourly employees and you ask an exempt employee to pick up their duties? Generally, that doesn’t create liability concerns.

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Guidance on Preparing for a Hurricane During Pandemic

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Review the plan annually for needed changes and improvements. Will employees be able to get to work? Next, develop a plan to address the risks and safeguard your employees, business, and equipment. Next, develop a plan to address the risks and safeguard your employees, business, and equipment. How will you make payroll?

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Ask the Expert: Furloughing Employees Due to COVID-19

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What considerations should we be aware of when furloughing employees due to COVID-19? NOTE: Because of the continually changing state and federal directives related to COVID-19, the employer should discuss this matter with its local labor law attorney before taking any adverse action against its employees.

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Long-Awaited Rule on Overtime Exemption Slated to Take Effect January 1

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Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its new regulation outlining who is eligible to collect overtime pay, and it’s a rule expected to be far more palatable to employers than the previous attempt to raise the salary threshold for workers exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Source: designer491 / shutterstock.