The Department of Labor (DOL) has released the final version of the Overtime Exemption Rule, which will force clubs to pay overtime to any employee making less than $47,476 per year. The final rule will take effect on Dec. 1, 2016. Under the current law,
A private club in South Florida is the subject of a new lawsuit by a former employee who claims that the club did not pay him the overtime wages he was rightfully owed. The plaintiff worked as a sous chef at the club from October
On June 29, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed changes to the country’s overtime rules that could significantly impact the private club industry. Under current law, salaried employees making at least $455 per week ($23,660 per year) and who meet the requirements under the “primary
In March of 2014, the Department of Labor (DOL) was directed by the President to review the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its overtime regulations. On June 29, DOL completed that review and has proposed changes to those rules. As expected, these changes could