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HR’s new legal headache: Personal devices at work

by July 26, 2012 Comments (1)

The risks involved in allowing staffers to use their personal smartphones and tablets for work are more than just an IT issue. Here’s why it’s time for HR to pay attention to the Bring Your Own Device phenomenon.

Holiday gift cards = taxable income

by December 13, 2010 3 Comments

Giving employees gift cards this holiday season is a nice idea. Just be sure you’re not falling into this tax pitfall.

‘Cell phone OT’ lawsuit underscores big pay pitfall

by October 13, 2010 3 Comments

Cell phones are extremely handy, and they can dramatically increase employee productivity. But if your employees use them after work hours, they could be a legal nightmare.

Answers to tricky HR questions: What are risks of giving PDAs to non-exempt staff?

by July 27, 2010 2 Comments

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: Could we run into problems with Wage and Hour regs if we issue PDAs to non-exempt workers?

OT miscue costs employer over $300,000

by December 10, 2009 Comments (0)

Deciding whether after-hours work is de minimis is tricky. When in doubt, it may be best to assume all work is compensable.

Dangers of letting non-exempt workers go home with cell phones

by October 21, 2009 Comments (1)

Non-exempt employees who respond to work-related e-mails and text messages after-hours must be paid for their time. That’s the message in a recent federal court decision.