5-1 Project One: Manager Memo Southern New Hampshire University HRM 225: Proactive HR Strategies 09:29:15 GMT -05:00 Manager Memo To: Director of Human Resources From: Nicole Sweitzer Date: July 30, 2024 Re: Investigation Findings and Recommendations for Department of Labor Complaint As r...
Re: Investigation Findings and Recommendations for Department of Labor Complaint
As requested, I have reviewed the employee handbook in relation to the Department of Labor
complaint received by our company. After careful analysis, I have identified gaps and policy
violations that need to be addressed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Please find
the details of my findings and recommendations below.
The employee handbook has notable gaps and inaccuracies in defining exempt and nonexempt
classifications, leading to misclassification risks and potential wage law violations. Complaints
about overtime compensation highlight these issues, while unclear sections on full-time and part-
time statuses create confusion for both employees and managers.
Here are several critical issues and policy violations I've identified:
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lacks detailed information on minimum wage and
overtime pay for nonexempt employees. Specifically, nonexempt employees are entitled
to 1.5 times their regular wage for hours worked over 40 in a week, and all employees,
unless exempt under specific criteria, are covered by minimum wage and overtime
provisions.
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