When is overtime required under the FLSA?

Generally, the FLSA mandates overtime pay at a rate of one-and-a-half times the regular rate for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours per week. See 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1). EXAMPLE:[1] Kyle’s payroll records show a total “overtime” amount of $15,000 for...

What is “qualified overtime compensation” under the OBBBA?

The OBBBA defines “qualified overtime compensation” as overtime compensation paid to an individual as required under Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA” or the “Act”) that is in excess of the employee’s regular rate.  Two key provisions of this...

December 2025 Roll Call Training

Prisoner Rights-Religion Inmates in jails and prisons make a variety of complaints based upon freedom of religion. Many cases are based on a complaint that the jail failed to provide religious meals; failed to provide religious materials; or restricted a...

November 2025 Roll Call Training

Identity Verification The purpose of this policy is to direct the procedure for verifying the validity of arrest warrants and identity of those persons entering the jail facility based upon an active warrant for arrest.  Due to identity theft, occasional database...

September 2025 Roll Call Training

Hiring Retention Early Identification System The policy of this agency is to hire only those people qualified for employment as law enforcement officers. This agency seeks the highest level of professionalism and integrity in its members and recognizes that this...

August 2025 Roll Call Training

Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Misconduct It is the policy of this agency to prohibit sexual harassment or sexual discrimination in any form and to provide employees with a mechanism for reporting and resolving allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination....