Simplify labor law compliance as your business grows
- Meal and rest breaks
- Fair workweek
- Overtime and premium pay
- Federal, state, and city regulations
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Deputy supports wage and hour labor compliance
Meal and rest break compliance software
Many states have strict rules for scheduling and recording breaks. States like California require premium pay for missed breaks — with high penalties for breaches.
Deputy can help employers schedule the right breaks, flag any that are missed, record agreement from employees if they waive their break, and flag on timesheets when missed break premium pay is owed.
Fair workweek compliance
Fair workweek laws have landed in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and a growing list of cities and states across the U.S. Obligations include advance notice of schedules and premium pay for late changes.
Deputy makes it simple to manage many fair workweek rules, create a record of compliance, and build a thriving workplace with fair, equitable schedules for your team.
Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
Overtime
Most nonexempt employees get paid at least 1.5x their regular rate for working over 40 hours in a week. Deputy can flag overtime hours on employee timesheets and even help you find staff who are available to work the shift without incurring overtime pay.
Child labor laws
If you have employees under the age of 18, state and federal child labor laws may place restrictions on the days, times, and number of hours they can work in order to protect their well-being. Deputy can help you manage these requirements with simple scheduling guardrails.
Compliance with other federal, state, and local laws
Premium pay
Premium pay is state-specific, including California's premiums for split shifts or New York’s spread of hours premium pay. Deputy’s pay rule library can simplify compliance with these requirements by flagging hours that should incur premium pay on employee timesheets.
Leave law compliance
Leave laws can be complicated. Depending on the rules that apply to your business, your employees may be entitled to many different types of leave. Deputy offers a leave engine that enables you to set up leave rules for your team in just a few clicks.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Employers must create a safe workplace that complies with the OSH Act and OSHA standards as well as various state and local regulations. Use Deputy to publish workplace health and safety alerts, and ensure staff have reviewed workplace safety policies.
PAY RATE BUILDER
Simplify pay rate management
With Pay Rate Builder, access our library of labor laws and easily modify them to automate allowances, add shift differentials, or adjust payment rates. Prefer a custom approach? Start from scratch and create pay rates that align your unique requirements. Staying compliant is now a breeze.
Ready to simplify labor law compliance?
Your ally for workforce compliance management
It can be overwhelming to manage complex labor laws without software. Deputy helps you navigate federal and local regulations so you can focus on growing your business.
Help protect your business and reduce the risk of fines
Create an electronic record of schedules, timesheets, and payroll exports to help avoid hefty fines when audited and protect your brand’s reputation.
Build trust with your team and retain your talent
With Deputy, employees can feel confident that they are paid transparently, treated fairly, and valued by their employer.
Reduce unnecessary labor costs
With smart scheduling, demand forecasting, and compliance tools, we help you avoid schedules that could incur unnecessary overtime and premium pay to keep labor costs under control.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is labor law compliance?
Labor laws are regulations and rules set at the federal, state, and local levels. They are in place to protect employee rights and ensure businesses maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all of their employees.
- Which labor laws does Deputy help businesses stay compliant with?
Our software features solutions to simplify compliance with many key labor laws including FLSA, overtime and premium pay, meal and rest breaks, fair workweek laws, child labor laws, leave laws, and occupational safety and health administration requirements (OSHA).
- Which pay rules are automated in each state?
Check out our online pay rule library for details about the specific pay rules that Deputy provides for each state and Deputy’s interpretation of applicable labor laws.
- Does your software help California businesses with employment compliance?
Yes, we do. Find out more about our California Compliance Workforce Management System here.
- What else can your workforce management system help with?
A compliance workforce management solution can also help with reducing labor costs, avoiding payroll disputes, reducing staff turnover, and creating a better experience for your customers.
- What is the minimum wage in America?
In the United States as of June 2023, the federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour. However, many states and cities have higher minimum wages (e.g. California). Consult with your state department of labor for the minimum wage applicable to your employees.
- When do I need to pay employees for overtime?
In the United States, at a federal level, many nonexempt employees get paid 1.5x their regular hourly rate for working over 40 hours in a work week. However, some cities and states have different rules and rates. Consult with your state department of labor for the minimum wage applicable to your employees.
Compliance Responsibilities
While Deputy’s workforce management software is designed to simplify compliance with many scheduling and timekeeping requirements, it is not a substitute for payroll or legal advice, nor is it intended to relieve you of your obligation to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements that are applicable to your business. It is ultimately each customer’s sole responsibility to pay their employees correctly and in compliance with all legal and contractual requirements. Please review our Product Specific Terms for more information about your compliance responsibilities. The information provided on this website is for general informational and promotional purposes and is not payroll, legal, or tax advice.