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Regular rate
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World of Employment
California Wage & Hour Compliance in 2026: New Rates, Old Risks, and What Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook
By Bryan Hawkins, Robert Sarkisian, Kyndall Banales
Upcoming Webinar: New Year, New Laws – What Oregon Employers Need to Know for 2026 - February 4, 2026As a new year gets underway, gain a clear understanding of the…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
California Employment News: Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay
By Ryan Abernethy, Talia Delanoy
https://youtu.be/lyOXZOxzhSI?si=_dImn0X0rRKbVRgH In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub attorneys Ryan Abernethy and Talia Delanoy revisit the complexities of the regular rate of pay—a frequent issue in wage and hour class actions. From bonuses…
California Employment Law Blog
When Time and Half Is Not Enough: Are You Being Paid Enough Overtime?
Many California workers who receive overtime pay may actually be owed more money than they’re getting. The problem often lies in how employers calculate the “regular rate” of pay –…
California Employment Law Report
Avoid Costly Mistakes: How to Properly Calculate Regular Rate of Pay in California
It is critical for California employers to properly calculate the regular rate of pay for an employee in order to pay the appropriate overtime pay and for premium pay for…
Vedder Works
Colorado Requires Holiday Incentive Pay to Be Included in the Regular Rate of Pay
In a recent decision, the Colorado Supreme Court reminded employers that state law often differs from federal law when it comes to properly paying employers. One such area involves calculating…
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
Avoid Drama With A Regular Rate Check-Up for Healthcare Employers
By Phillip J. Ebsworth, Lilah Wylde
Seyfarth Synopsis: California healthcare employers are facing primetime levels of costly litigation alleging claims based on miscalculation of the regular rate of pay. Healthcare employers are often targets because non-exempt…
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
Remember to Include Non-Discretionary Income When Calculating Overtime Pay Under the FLSA
One of the most common mistakes made by employers is the failure to properly calculate the regular rate when paying overtime compensation to employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act…
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … A Quick Primer on What to Include in the Regular Rate of Pay
The “regular rate of pay,” an often-misunderstood legal term of art, can be a thorn in the side of employers when calculating how to pay non-exempt hourly employees. These employees…
Law and the Workplace
Regular Rate Update: California
By Allan Bloom
Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined whether certain types of employee compensation—shift differentials and holiday premiums—are includable in the "regular rate" for purposes…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
California Employment News: The Regular Rate of Pay and Risks of Getting it Wrong
By Lukas Clary, Ryan Abernethy
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Ryan Abernethy discuss the regular rate of pay, its unusual features, and the risks of employers getting it wrong. Listen…