In most states, private non-unionized employers are free to provide vacation and other benefits as they see fit (subject to evolving state and municipal requirements such as New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act), but must ensure any policy language complies with applicable state law and that any policy changes due not result in
paid time off
New York City, State Legislatures Pass Bills
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in New York State
As expected, the New York City Council has overridden Mayor Bloomberg’s veto, making the Earned Sick Time Act law in New York City. At the state level, the legislature has passed a measure called the Commercial Goods Transportation Fair Play Act. Like its namesake the Construction Industry Fair Play Act, this measure addresses…
Florida Prohibits Local Paid Sick Leave Ordinances
By Noel P. Tripp on
As widely reported, on May 8, 2013, the New York City Council passed the Earned Sick Time Act, providing time off for illness, either paid or unpaid depending on an employer’s size, to certain employees who work a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year. While Mayor Bloomberg has vetoed the Act as…
New York City Poised To Enact Paid Sick Days
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in Leave, New York State
New York City is expected to join the ranks of the growing number of jurisdictions which require private sector employers to provide paid sick days to employees. The legislation, which is expected to be passed shortly by the City Council, reflects a compromise between advocates for such legislation, opponents within the business community and…
Tenth Circuit Upholds Salary Basis (and Thus Exempt Status) Despite Deductions From PTO Bank
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in Exemptions
The more straightforward requirement in classifying an employee as exempt from overtime under the FLSA’s white collar exemptions is payment – on a “salary basis” – of a salary no less than $455/week (some states require a higher salary basis). Employers must ensure this amount is paid to the employee for each and every workweek…