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Syndication

In this episode, Curt and Bill Maccarone continue their discussion about overtime issues in the fire service with an overview of "regular rate". Regular rate refers to the amount of hourly compensation that must be multiplied by 1.5 to determine the overtime rate. While that may seem simple, its application is anything but.

Direct download: FIRE_LAW_Episode_15_-_2_27_17_5.40_PM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:51pm EDT

In this episode, Curt and Bill Maccarone continue their discussion about overtime issues in the fire service with an overview of the 207k partial exemption. The 207k, or 7k, exemption extends the maximum hours for firefighters from 40 to 53 hours per week and extends the 7 day work week to a possible 28 day work period.

Direct download: FIRE_LAW_Episode_14_-_2_21_17_4.03_PM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:27am EDT

Curt and Bill Maccarone discuss the Fair Labor Standards Act, and how the FLSA impacts fire departments ranging from career to volunteer.

Direct download: FIRE_LAW_Episode_13_-_2_16_17_8.54_PM.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT

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