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Travel Time Compensation Regulations for North Carolina Workers Key Takeaways The Fair Labor Standards Act and the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act determine key rights regarding hourly compensation. Generally, commuting to and from work is not considered compensable. The Portal-to-Portal Act clarifies what travel time must be paid, including
For anyone working in the service industry, tips often make up the bulk of a person’s income. Because federal regulation only requires employers to pay $2.13 an hour (strikingly below the federal minimum wage of $7.25), every tip earned is crucial. However, employers may try to intercept these tips, take
Unpaid PTO refers to time off from work that an employee takes without receiving their regular wages during the absence. Employers must establish clear, comprehensive, and consistent PTO policies compliant with federal and state labor laws. These policies should be detailed in the employee handbook and communicated to employees. What
A wave of minimum wage raises has swept the country this year, with more than 20 states creating historic changes in labor laws. States that embraced the change guaranteed workers an increase anywhere between $.22 and $1.50 an hour. North Carolina, however, is among the many states that failed to
There are many things to consider when pursuing an employer for wages owed. In this post we discuss the relevant federal and state-level labor laws as they apply to North Carolina employees to help you determine whether you need an unpaid wages attorney to take on your case. Background There are
Most commonly associated with the sales industry, employees earning commissions have unique rights from regular wage jobs. They can vary depending on the commission structure. Commissions come in the form of a flat rate, a percentage of a transaction, or even a performance benchmark. If you are facing issues with
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) require employers to pay their workers at least minimum wage and overtime for all hours worked over 40. North Carolina state wage laws hold North Carolina employers to similar minimum standards of fair pay for
North Carolina vacation pay laws do not require an employer to provide you with either paid or unpaid vacation time. However, if an employer does have an established policy to provide paid vacation, then that employer has specific responsibilities in executing that policy. If you believe your rights have been
In many ways, the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act mirrors federal wage laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act provides increased employee protection in various ways. If you work in North Carolina, you should know the different laws, especially those related to
The pandemic is bringing up a slew of employment issues. Unfortunately, as many businesses struggle, some employers are are denying their employees earned paid-time-off (PTO). North Carolina employees can accrue PTO over time and an employer must pay it out even in cases of termination. Given the current circumstances during