Employees in low-wage and highly paid positions face different problems
Workers in low-paying and high-wage jobs may have varying concerns at first glance, according to The New York Times. This is especially true among female workers, who have reported they are either being denied the amount of hours they need to properly support their families, or are forced to stay plugged in all the time.
The source explains that employees in low-wage positions are often being scheduled for shorter shifts, as employers want to keep their paychecks small. Since the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees those in hourly positions overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours in a single week, companies may find it's in their best interests to limit employee attendance to avoid paying them overages.
Unfortunately, this means many women are being scheduled only for short periods of time and peak hours, the media outlet adds. Advanced payroll processing systems have enabled employers to generate reports showing when additional help is required. This may be affecting a significant portion of American women, seeing that 59 percent of jobs are held by female workers, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On the other hand, female employees in salaried positions do not receive premium pay rates if they work more than 40 hours a week if they are meet the FLSA's requirement for professional, executive or administrative exemptions. It's important for employers to pay workers properly and accurately for their time and attendance, which may require them to address their current payroll systems and make any necessary adjustments.
The source explains that employees in low-wage positions are often being scheduled for shorter shifts, as employers want to keep their paychecks small. Since the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees those in hourly positions overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours in a single week, companies may find it's in their best interests to limit employee attendance to avoid paying them overages.
Unfortunately, this means many women are being scheduled only for short periods of time and peak hours, the media outlet adds. Advanced payroll processing systems have enabled employers to generate reports showing when additional help is required. This may be affecting a significant portion of American women, seeing that 59 percent of jobs are held by female workers, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On the other hand, female employees in salaried positions do not receive premium pay rates if they work more than 40 hours a week if they are meet the FLSA's requirement for professional, executive or administrative exemptions. It's important for employers to pay workers properly and accurately for their time and attendance, which may require them to address their current payroll systems and make any necessary adjustments.
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