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Compliance Alerts
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FLSA Overtime Threshold Increase
Posted: March 15, 2024
The Department of Labor has finalized new salary thresholds for overtime exemptions. The minimum salary for exempt employees will increase from $35,568 to $43,888 annually, effective July 1, 2024.
California Paid Sick Leave Expansion
Posted: March 10, 2024
California employers must now provide up to 5 days (40 hours) of paid sick leave annually, increased from the previous 3 days (24 hours). This change applies to all employers regardless of size.
EEOC Pregnancy Accommodation Guidelines
Posted: March 5, 2024
The EEOC has issued final regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related limitations unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
New York Minimum Wage Updates
Posted: February 28, 2024
New York State has announced scheduled minimum wage increases through 2026. Employers should review their compensation structures to ensure compliance with the new rates in their specific region.
FMLA Military Caregiver Leave Clarification
Posted: February 20, 2024
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance clarifying eligibility requirements for military caregiver leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, expanding coverage definitions.
Key Federal Labor Laws
Understanding these foundational employment laws is essential for HR compliance.
| Law | Coverage | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act |
Most private and public employers | Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay requirements, recordkeeping standards, and child labor protections. Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for hours over 40 per week. |
| FMLA Family and Medical Leave Act |
Employers with 50+ employees | Provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for qualifying family and medical reasons, including childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions. |
| ADA Americans with Disabilities Act |
Employers with 15+ employees | Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause undue hardship. |
| Title VII Civil Rights Act |
Employers with 15+ employees | Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Covers hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment. |
| ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act |
Employers with 20+ employees | Protects workers aged 40 and older from age-based discrimination in hiring, promotions, compensation, and termination decisions. |