Prepare Now for New York State Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Updates

Effective December 31, 2020, the minimum wage for non-exempt employees will increase in NewYork. The following reflects the new minimum wage, effective December 31, 2020, for all employees in New York (with the exception of fast food workers): Location 12/31/19 12/31/20 12/31/21 NYC – Large Employers (of 11 or more) $15.00 $15.00 NYC – Small […]

U.S. DOL Issues Proposed Rule on Classification of Independent Contractors Under the FLSA

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 26, 2020 On September 22, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule to clarify whether a worker is deemed an “employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) or an “independent contractor.” Under the proposed rule, the DOL would adopt an “economic […]

DOL Amends Regulation on “Fluctuating Workweek” Method of Pay

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on May 26, 2020 On May 20, 2020, the US Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule that clarifies that payments in addition to the fixed salary are compatible with the use of the fluctuating workweek method of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final […]