Wage and Hour Blog
- Are You Being Paid for the Work You Do Before You Clock In?By Dan Davis, July 8, 2026 If you show up early to get your station ready, boot up a computer, put on required gear, or take a handoff from the last shift — and none of that time shows up
- Is Your Bonus Supposed to Raise Your Overtime Pay? What Louisiana Workers Should KnowBy Dan Davis, July 15, 2026 Most people assume overtime is simple: work more than 40 hours in a week, get paid one-and-a-half times your hourly rate. But there is a wrinkle that costs Louisiana workers real money without their
- Do Bonuses Count Toward Your Overtime? A 2026 DOL Ruling Says Many DoA January 2026 U.S. Department of Labor opinion confirms that most bonuses must be included when calculating overtime pay. Here is what it means for Louisiana workers paid a base wage plus bonuses.
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