Words count. Layoffs, reductions in force, furloughs — it’s critical that you call workforce reductions by their correct names to avoid headaches down the road. More…

Now here’s a guy who’s really against paying workers overtime. More…

When a group of immigrant workers in Washington State sued their employer for FLSA violations, the company tried to get the lawsuit thrown out. Was it successful? More…

The DOL is continuing its crack down on businesses that violate wage-and-hour laws. One recent investigation cost a company $2 million. More…

A recent court case illustrates one more quirk to be aware of when classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. More…

Salaries may be holding steady at many companies, but more employees are looking to increase their income … by suing you! More…

Whatever you call it — H1N1, Swine Flu — the illness du jour is definitely a distraction to your entire workforce. More…

What’s worse than having a bunch of employees out sick with the pandemic flu? Getting hit with a labor-law violation because of your “flexible” policies that accommodate sick employees. More…

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: What does the Fair Labor Standards Act say about rounding hours up or down? More…

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. More…