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A11 (2/2) Fissured workplaces often lead to MW/OT, #misclassification probs etc. for hourly workers. https://t.co/zX6REbxrED #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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A11 (1/2) These industries have more workers who will be affected by the rule. #OTRuleChat - DW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q11: What issues already exist in sectors @USDOL has focused on (#leisure, #hospitality, #retail, #education, #health ser… — PolitiTweet.org

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A10 As always, outreach first. And we approach enforcement through a strategic lens. https://t.co/gH2lE1C9i4 #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q10: Weil said he will "augment" enforcement around new rule. Does this = more OT investigations, or more nuanced than th… — PolitiTweet.org

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A9 #OTrule didn’t change duties test. If worker’s tasks met duties test before, there's no need to change b/c of rule. #OTRuleChat -PS — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q9: If raising employee salary above $47.5k and keeping workers exempt, is it wise to add duties to bolster exemption? #O… — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks @BloombergLaw for hosting today's #OTRuleChat! https://t.co/BUOogRdn7P — PolitiTweet.org

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A8 Employers need to pay #overtime-eligible employees for all work, no matter where or when it is done. #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q8: What are some best practices for compliance re: #overtime eligible workers who use remote tech (laptops, smartphones)… — PolitiTweet.org

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A7 (2/2) Bonuses must be nondiscretionary – based on fixed formula or terms – to count towards salary requirement. #OTRuleChat - PS — PolitiTweet.org

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A7 (1/2) Employers can make a catch up payment at the end of the quarter if a #bonus is less than expected. #OTRuleChat -PS — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q7: When counting non-discretionary bonuses toward 10% salary threshold, are any gray areas to consider? #OTRuleChat #OTr… — PolitiTweet.org

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A6 Depends on hrs salary covers (40 or other, incl fluxuating work week). #OTrule does not change rule for these calculations PS #OTRuleChat — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q6: For overtime-eligible workers paid salary, how is #overtime calculated? What about “fluctuating workweek” plans? #OTr… — PolitiTweet.org

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A5 The Dept. of Labor enforces laws regardless of immigration status. We are doing outreach for all. #OTRuleChat - PS & DW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q5: Can we anticipate outreach to undocumented immigrants who might not otherwise come forward with #overtime issues? #OT… — PolitiTweet.org

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A4 (2/2) Overtime coverage, hours worked, regular rate, etc are unchanged. We have lots of guidance: https://t.co/pOuimuUVHC #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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A4 (1/2) Yes. We've already reached thousands through webinars. The rule only changes OT for salaried white-collar workers. #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q4: Does the outreach phase present a chance to identify/address issues under existing #overtime law? Examples? #OTrulech… — PolitiTweet.org

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A3 Changing the label doesn’t change reality of the employment relationship. https://t.co/qIzfkUJOnU #misclassification #OTRuleChat –DW&PS — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BloombergLaw: Q3: Is it a viable #OTrule compliance option for employers to rely on more independent contractors, less full-time staff?… — PolitiTweet.org

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A2 #OTrule economic analysis shows employers generally can comply w/o reducing compensation for valued employees. –DW #OTRuleChat — PolitiTweet.org

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A2 There are always legal risks when changing employment conditions. Consult counsel for guidance. -PS #OTRuleChat — PolitiTweet.org

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A1 (2/2) Salary or hourly, hours for non-exempt workers must be tracked. We can help! Fact sheet → https://t.co/yIBuSettMn #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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A1 (1/2) It isn’t complicated. Employees can keep track and report their hours to the employer. https://t.co/PdA4XFmzI2 #OTRuleChat -DW — PolitiTweet.org

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Hey! David Weil (DW) & Patricia Smith (PS) are signing on to BNA's #OTRuleChat to discuss our new #OTrule. Looking forward to your questions — PolitiTweet.org

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TBT: At Tuesday's #StateOfWomen summit, we asked: #InSixWords what do working women need to succeed? https://t.co/mOMnXJCjbY — PolitiTweet.org

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Our overtime rule will benefit millions of U.S. workers. Get the real facts here: https://t.co/pQdtUGWAWo. #OTrule — PolitiTweet.org

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Record temps expected in parts of the southwest U.S. this weekend. Keep workers safe with info from #OSHA: https://t.co/kfrGhC68fv — PolitiTweet.org