When providing cell phones, laptops can get you sued
December 30, 2009 by Christian Schappel
If your employees carry cell phones or laptops, they may be on the clock — even if they’re at home after hours. More…
December 30, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Furloughs and the FLSA: How to handle tricky new comp issues
September 9, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Cutting salaries and adjusting work schedules for exempt and non-exempt employees just got easier, thanks to the Department of Labor. More…
Are strippers ‘creative professionals’ under FLSA?
July 9, 2009 by Dan Wisniewski
Wage and hour lawsuits are cropping up by the dozens these days — even in industries you’d least suspect. More…
The workplace violations feds will be investigating this year
May 26, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A look at the U.S. Department of Labor’s budget for FY 2010 shows where the agency will be stepping up investigations of workplace violations and enforcement of labor laws. More…
Court ruling: Illegal workers can sue for OT pay
February 17, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A federal judge has ruled that workers who’ve entered this country illegally have the same right to sue for overtime pay as any other workers. More…
New I-9 deadline Feb. 2: Are you ready?
January 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Now’s the time to do a last-minute check on your I-9 procedures, before the February 2 deadline. More…
DOL answers tricky questions about OT rules
September 23, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
A recent Opinion Letter from the U.S. Dept. of Labor straightened out how employers should deal with two common overtime-pay scenarios that don’t seem to be covered in the regs. More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: Cutting exempts working hours/pay
September 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Some exempt employees want to work fewer hours. Will a pay cut violate the Fair Labor Standards Act? More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: Separate state laws that govern OT pay
July 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: How do I know if my state has laws governing overtime pay that are different from federal laws? More…
2 tested ways to protect against FLSA snags
June 20, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Hardly anyone can be certain about complying with all the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act relating to overtime and white-collar exemptions. But you can adopt good policies that protect your company from penalties if someone does make a compliance blunder. More…
