Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The U.S. Department of Labor regulates how and when overtime ...

If an hourly employee works beyond 40 hours in a week, they are entitled to overtime pay. However, if that employee performs different roles at different pay rates, you may have to use a “blended rate ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: While paying employees in California is often a challenge, the regular rate of pay presents a minefield of different formulas for employers to navigate. From what amounts to include ...

Employers may calculate the regular rate of pay for employees paid on a piece-rate basis — i.e., those paid per unit of production rather than a period of time — by dividing the employees' earnings by ...

Most employers with 50+ employees are aware that under the federal FMLA, eligible employees may, for qualifying reasons, take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period. Employers are ...