What is the minimum amount of time that a salaried exempt employee must work to be paid for the entire day?

by | Jan 25, 2021 | Employment Law, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Question: What is the minimum amount of time that a salaried exempt employee must work to be paid for the entire day? Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: If an exempt employee does any work, they must be paid for the full day—there is no minimum. For example, if an employee...

Compliance Requirements for a Remote Workforce

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law

According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work...

Maine Minimum Wage and Salary Increase Effective January 1, 2021

by | Dec 16, 2020 | Employment Law, General News, Payroll

Effective January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour and $6.08 per hour for tipped employees. Additionally, the minimum salary for exempt white collar employees will increase to $700.97 per week, or $36,450 per year. This is only...

Maine Law Alert: 2021 Earned Paid Leave and Minimum Wage

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Earned Paid Leave, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour. The tipped employee direct wage will increase to $6.08 per hour. Earned Paid Leave Starting on January 1, 2021, employers that have 11 or more employees working in Maine must...