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6 on-call mistakes that get companies sued


October 19, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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Technology’s made it easier for employees to be on call while still going about their personal lives. But companies should review their on-call policies to make sure they aren’t in danger of a hefty wage-and-hour suit. More…

Feds recommend change to hardship withdrawal rules


October 12, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

In a report to Congress, the Government Accountability Office is asking lawmakers to lessen the restrictions for workers who want to make hardship withdrawals from their company-sponsored retirement plans. More…

Yet another consequence of healthcare reform struggles


October 8, 2009 by Christian Schappel

It appears the longer it takes healthcare reform to come out of Washington, the longer it’ll take for unemployment rates to come down. The reason: More…

Furloughs and the FLSA: How to handle tricky new comp issues


September 9, 2009 by Christian Schappel

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Cutting salaries and adjusting work schedules for exempt and non-exempt employees just got easier, thanks to the Department of Labor. More…

Industries where the job market will improve


August 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Yes, it’s a buyer’s market these days in the job market. It won’t always be that way, however, and a  U.S. Department of Labor study reveals where we’ll see upswings — and deepening lows. More…

DOL issues guidance on furloughs, pay problems


August 10, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

The U.S. Department of Labor has some handy legal advice for employers who are considering furloughs, layoffs or pay cuts. More…

DOL: Watch this legal pitfall in employee furloughs


July 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi

These days, many employers are implementing mandatory furloughs to cut down on costs. But they need to be careful when exempt employees are involved. More…

DOL alert: New appeals form for COBRA denials


May 29, 2009 by Kerry Isberg

Along with all the new wrinkles in COBRA, here comes another: a special Department of Labor form for ex-employees who want to appeal their denial of COBRA subsidy benefits — putting more pressure on employers to make sure denials are valid. 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…

Good news: Feds reverse ruling on notice for FMLA leave


May 22, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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The U.S. Department of Labor, in a just-released opinion letter, essentially changed its stand on the issue of how much notice an employee is required to give when requesting leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. That’s good news for employers. More…


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