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Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey break down two new US Department of Labor opinion letters addressing key areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): employee classification and overtime rate calculations.

These letters don’t change the law, but they highlight areas where many employers are still getting it wrong.

🔍 Tune in as we explore:

  • Whether an employer can reclassify an exempt employee as nonexempt
  • The difference between “regular rate” and base hourly rate
  • When bonuses must be included in overtime calculations
  • Why payroll platforms may default to noncompliance
  • How class and collective actions are increasing in this area

👩‍⚖️ If you manage employees, process payroll, or oversee HR compliance, this episode is a must-watch.

⚠️ Overtime litigation is rising, and many policies exclude FLSA coverage. Now is the time to review your practices.

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