Recently the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) responded to a request for an opinion clarifying how tipped employees can meet the 7(i) exemption.

For employers, this decision provides a clearer roadmap for defending against overtime claims from high-earning employees.

The new rules likely will open the door for millions of employees to receive overtime pay as a result of a significant raise in the minimum salary required for employers to classify them exempt. Any ...

These rules make it clear how employers should handle situations that could otherwise lead to possible legal problems.