On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulation raising the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $43,888 in July 2024 and $58,656 in January 2025. The Texas court’s ruling reinstates the previous salary threshold of $35,568 annually ($684 per week) and halts…
On April 23rd, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule increasing salary thresholds for exempt employees and highly compensated employees. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees generally must be paid overtime, unless they fall within an exemption. What’s changing: The FLSA overtime rules have recently been revised, increasing the salary…
In a single year, workers’ compensation claims exceed $350,000,000 in Hawaii. See the breakdown by island, and learn how ProService helps businesses control costs. 1. U.S. Small Business Administration, 2019 2. Tipalti, 2024 3. Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, 2019
Explore how Honolulu’s new ordinance requires employers in bars and restaurants to carry Naloxone to ensure public safety and rapid response to opioid overdoses. In response to a concerning surge in opioid-related deaths, Honolulu has pioneered a solution with the implementation of Ordinance 23-24. This groundbreaking law, signed in July 2023 and which took effect January…
Explore the implications of Hawaii’s minimum wage increase and get practical strategies on how employers should adapt. As we approach the new year, employers across the state are gearing up for a significant pay change. On January 1, 2024, Hawaii’s minimum wage will rise from $12 to $14 per hour, with further increases slated for…
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