Overtime pay typically refers to the money an employee makes by working more than 40 hours a week; according to federal law, overtime pay must be equal to no less than time and a half of the employee’s standard wages. While some employees may be exempt from receiving overtime, most non-exempt workers are eligible under both state and federal law to receive overtime pay surpassing 40 hours of work in one week. Some states may also have a daily...
Workers’ compensation or “workers’ comp” laws vary state by state, but something they share in common is the blanket requirement for most employers to offer it in some form. Texas is the only state with an exception to this rule. In Texas, employers are not required to offer workers’ compensation; however, many choose to do so anyway. In Georgia, the workers’ comp laws are more typical in that companies with three or more workers are...
Civilian employers failing to protect and abide by service members’ rights has long been a problem in the United States. According to NATO, the U.S. military’s reserve components consist of 1.1 million members, and according to Statista, the Army National Guard consists of more than 336,000 members. Due to the part-time nature of these positions with service members being called to action only for brief periods of time over the course of...
Employer-offered wellness programs have been controversial from their conception; while the idea of an employer offering new ways for employees to take charge of their health and wellness both at work and at home sounds like a good idea, the problem arises with the “voluntary” nature of these programs.
Employer-offered wellness programs must be voluntary.
One thing that pretty much everyone agrees on in regard to wellness programs is that...
It is unfortunately common for servicemembers to return to their civilian job after a deployment or training just in time for a performance review, only to find that they receive a negative score due to the time spent away for military obligations. Receiving a negative performance review can have a significant effect on an employee’s opportunity for promotion, raises, and even increased benefits and paid time off (PTO).
Not only is giving an...
In general, if you work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in one workweek, your employer could be required to pay overtime wages. However, it should be noted that the legal requirement to pay overtime varies from state to state and depends on your status as an exempt or non-exempt employee. For example, exempt employees do not have to be paid overtime. However, if your employer is required to pay overtime based on the laws of your...
Over 1.3 million citizens are serving in the United States military, both active duty and reserves across all branches of the military. These men and women undergo extensive training and dedicate their lives and time to the safety of this country. While this seems like a choice that should be honored, many civilian employers and individuals neglect to abide by rules set in place specifically to protect members of the United States military.One of...
It’s a fact that most companies are actually required to carry workers’ comp insurance, but the laws are different in Texas. Many companies do NOT provider workers’ compensation to their employees. So what happens if you’re injured on the job and your employer is a non-subscriber? Are you out of luck? Not at all. Here’s why:You Have Two Options Available in Texas If Seeking Compensation with a Non SubscriberTexas does in fact serve as...