Compensation & Benefits for Your Employees
Wage and hour laws are essential for protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair compensation. These laws address a variety of issues, including the minimum wage, overtime pay, and meal and rest breaks, but the rules differ from state to state.
Violations of wage and hour laws can lead to serious consequences for both employers and employees, so knowing your rights is crucial.
The state-specific articles in the list below are designed to help you understand these laws and provide guidance on how to handle any wage-related disputes.
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Connecticut
Indiana
Michigan
Mississippi
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Ohio
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
State Wage and Hour Laws
The state-specific articles in the list below are designed to help you understand these laws and provide guidance on how to handle any wage-related disputes.
Most employers must pay their workers at least the federal minimum wage.
Learn the rules on deducting for uniforms, advances, property damage, and more.
Are your employees entitled to overtime pay? Learn the rules here.
Find out when you can reduce a salaried employee's pay -- without running afoul of wage and hour laws.
You may have to pay employees for hours they spend on call or traveling.
Tip pools may include employees who don't regularly receive tips, in some cases.
State law sets the rules for payroll deductions.
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