Reporting Time Pay Varies By State

February 18th, 2011 Posted by Amelia

During , many offices and businesses will close early. While last week’s post examined payment when the business is closed or remains open all day, different rules apply when the employer opts to close the workplace early.

 

Many states have reporting pay laws that guarantee an employee payment for a minimum number of hours when the employee reports for a . In those states, even if the employee works only 5 minutes, or reports to work but does no work at all, the employee is entitled to a minimum payment.

 

There is no requirement for reporting pay under . The FLSA or Fair Standards Act requires only that employees be paid for time worked.

 

Laws vary from state to state, but many times reporting pay is not required if the employer made a good-faith effort to inform the employee in advance that the business would be closed or that the employee’s schedule has been changed.  Many states also employers from reporting time pay when a business is closed due to an act of God, as when a tornado or flood destroys the building.

 

According to SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, seven states plus the District of Columbia have reporting time pay laws that affect adults: , , Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. has a reporting time pay that applies to minors only.

 

A brief summary of reporting time pay laws by state: (more…)

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New Connecticut Family Violence Leave

July 23rd, 2010 Posted by Cara

is the most recent to enact a that specifically grants to victims of . , and several other states already have similar laws.

 

Effective October 1, 2010, Connecticut employers must provide up to 12 days of paid or unpaid leave to employees to address a family violence issue.

 

The Connecticut Family Violence Leave statute, signed into law by Jodi Rell on June 7, permits employees to take time off to:

  • Seek medical care for physical injuries or disabilities
  • Seek psychological care of counseling for psychological injuries
  • Obtain services from an organization on behalf of the victim, including a woman’s shelter or similar non-profit agency
  • Relocate to a new home
  • Participate in a criminal or civil court case related to the family violence 

The leave law applies to employers with three or more employees. State law already allowed victims of certain crimes time off to attend court proceedings and to assist police in an investigation. However, this law provides additional leave to relocate, and seek medical care or counseling.

 

Under the new , family violence is any incident causing (more…)

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Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase

January 12th, 2009 Posted by Derrick

The Connecticut minimum wage went up from $7.65 an hour to $8.00 an hour on , 2009. That represents a hike of 35 cents per hour.

 

In Connecticut, the minimum is not linked to increases in the cost of living, as it is in some other states. Instead, it is voted as part of law.

 

Some of the states where the minimum wage follows the inflation rate are Washington, , Vermont, and Florida.  By contrast, New Mexico, like , increases its minimum wage rate by statute. In New Mexico, the state minimum wage increased from $6.50 to $7.50 an hour on January 1, 2009, a hike of $1 per hour – by far the highest of the new year.

 

As in many other states, administrative, executive, and professional employees are exempt under the Connecticut state and minimum wage laws. The relevant law in this case is Section 31-60-14,15,16 of the Administrative Regulations.

 

There is also an exception under the for minors working in agriculture or government. They are entitled to a reduced minimum wage that amounts to $6.80 per hour. In other words, they are only entitled to 85% of the state’s minimum wage. Minors working (more…)

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2009 Connecticut Minimum Wage is $8.00

December 12th, 2008 Posted by Jolie

The Connecticut will by 35 cents from $7.65 to $8.00 per hour on , 2009.

 

The Connecticut minimum wage increase is statutory, meaning it was voted as part of , rather than being a cost-of-living increase. A number of states, including Florida, Vermont, Washington and increase the minimum each year to adjust for inflation. Connecticut does not.

 

The is being increased by statute in New Mexico, as well as Connecticut. In New Mexico, the minimum wage will go from $6.50 to $7.50 per hour on January 1, 2009.

 

The will increase again, from $8.00 to $8.25 per hour, on January 1, 2010.

 

A little-known provision of permits (more…)

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New Connecticut Labor Laws

June 3rd, 2008 Posted by Amelia

 Employers should be aware of a number of laws that were passed in the 2008 Connecticut legislative session.

 

The State General Assembly passed bills regarding the regulation of professional service organizations, and House Bill 5113, which addresses employee misclassification.

 

Two important laws passed in 2008 concern and . Another makes display of nooses a felony.

 

In May, the House passed a bill that reinstates the law permitting 15 year olds to work in grocery stores as baggers, stockers and cashiers. Governor M. Jodi Rell is expected to sign the bill soon. The bill, which amends Connecticut Statute 21-23 will become immediately effective.

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