Paying Employees

Compensate Workers Correctly and Fairly

We all know compensation isn’t just about cutting checks at the end of the month. From staying up-to-date on federal, state, and local regulations to making sure you are offering competitive total compensation packages, paying your employees can get complex quickly.

From wage-and-hour questions to forming a smart bonus strategy, Employers Council has collected its vast compensation resources in one place. Confused about paying for travel time? Researching salary ranges in your region? Updating your payroll processes? Explore how to effectively pay your employees here. 

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Topics include:

  • Compensation Planning
    Create forward-looking package plans
  • Deductions from Pay
    Manage proper and improper deductions from pay
  • Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
    Understand salary basis and duties tests for exemptions from overtime
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
    Understand federal compensation laws
  • Garnishments
    Comply with court orders
  • Hours Worked
    Understand what hours are compensable and/or required to be part of overtime calculations
  • Independent Contractor
    Effectively manage independent contractors
  • Overtime
    Understand federal and state overtime rules
  • Pay Equity
    Understand the laws around creating a compliant compensation philosophy
  • Payroll
    Calculate and distribute wages, benefits, and taxes
  • Regular Rate
    Calculate overtime rate for employees
  • State Wage Laws
    Understand state-specific compensation laws
  • Tipped Employees
    Wage laws regarding tipped employees
  • Travel Time / Training Time
    How to pay employees while traveling or in training
  • Volunteers
    Effectively manage paid and unpaid volunteers

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Paying Employees Resources