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A few highlights of the new requirements include: Overtime pay is increased if total annual overtime hours exceed 100, payable at 150% (rather than 125%) of normal pay for the first hour of overtime per week and 175% (rather than 137.5%) for any additional hours, and payable at 200% for overtime on a weekly rest day or public holiday (rather than 150%).

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which was passed in 1938, mandated overtime pay for most workers putting in more than 40 hours per week.

Maine Employers Face Bigger Fines for L abor L aw V iolations According to the Portland Press He rald , M aine employers will face bigger fines for violating labor laws governing minimum wage, overtime and other standards, but also will benefit from expanded opportunities to appeal penalties as part of a state rule that took effect Sept. 19.

The union also plans to press for the return of defined-benefit pensions, lower out-of-pocket health costs and more flexibility around overtime.

Federal Court Orders Boston Restaurants to Pay for Minimum Wage, OT Violations A federal court has ordered two Boston restaurants to pay $195,680 for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay minimum wage, failing to pay overtime and failing to maintain complete and accurate records of employees’ hours and pay, the U.S.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which was passed in 1938, mandated overtime pay for most workers putting in more than 40 hours per week.

The rewards professional knows the Fair Labor Standards Act exemption provisions relative to overtime pay, but do all managers?

The law prohibits employees from working more than eight hours on that additional day and states hourly compensation on that day would include regular wages plus a 40% overtime premium.

“If at least half the expected compensation is derived from commissions, bonuses or overtime pay, the contractor must now disclose the overall compensation that it in good faith believes will be paid for the position.”

The question is important because salaried workers can become eligible for overtime pay if employers make deductions from their wages.