As a lawyer, I can provide you with information regarding the minimum wage and overtime requirements in Georgia and how they apply to your employees.
In Georgia, the current minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the federal minimum wage. Employers must pay their employees at least this amount for each hour worked. However, there are some exceptions to the minimum wage requirement. For example, employers may pay employees under the age of 20 a lower wage of $4.25 per hour for the first 90 days of their employment.
Regarding overtime, Georgia follows the federal overtime requirements set forth by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires that employees be paid one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. It is important to note that not all employees are entitled to overtime pay. For example, salaried employees who perform certain executive, administrative, or professional duties may be exempt from the overtime requirement.
To apply these requirements to your employees, you must first determine their status as either exempt or non-exempt from overtime pay. If an employee is non-exempt, you must pay them overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate of one and a half times their regular pay rate. If an employee is exempt, you are not required to pay them overtime, but they must still be paid at least the minimum wage for each hour worked.
It is important to note that these requirements may be subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns regarding compliance with these laws, it is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney for legal advice.
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