Today’s FLSA Question: I am a newly appointed fire chief. I am very concerned about some of my department’s pay practices. In particular, payments made to firefighters for paramedic certification and longevity are not being included in their regular rate of pay. I want to resolve this issue. Based on my figures, we probably owe … Continue reading DOL’s PAID Program May Prove Useful for Fire Departments Seeking to Rectify Past FLSA Violations