Labored Thoughts

#9 Carpe Diem! Seize the Pay!

NECA Podcast Network

In this episode, we are joined by James Fagan, NECA General Counsel and VP of Risk Management, as we attempt to wrap our heads around the complex issue of per diems, overtime, and the employees' regular rate of pay. Grab a pen and calculator. This is going to be fun!

DOL Per Diems - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/meals-travel-subsistence  

DOL Regular Rate of Pay - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/fact-sheets/56a-regular-rate.pdf  

DOL Bonuses - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/56c-bonuses  

eCFR Overtime Exclusions - https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=10f50877082f08568d40dbfeaf119853&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt29.3.778#sg29.3.778_1200.sg3