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...

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...

Can we require that employees give notice before quitting?

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Business Tips, Employment Law

Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: Requiring departing employees to give notice could jeopardize their at-will status (if applicable). To avoid this, I recommend requesting that employees provide notice instead of requiring it. Asking for notice as a professional courtesy...

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...