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In some situations, the use of a temporary pay increase for non-exempt staff is an appropriate way to recognize a temporary change in duties tied to a specific appointment or assignment. When the ...

What does this mean for your business? Let’s break it down. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees who work more than 40 hours a week are entitled to overtime. However, some employees are ...

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Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon. I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and rest period rules. Can I make this person exempt by paying them a higher salary?

Eligible hourly employees in the El Paso Independent School District will be getting a little extra something in their ...

The snowmagedden of last week left many employers unsure on some legal issues that arose from the snow, including whether they have to pay employees if the office is closed because of the weather.