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…

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: Under the FLSA, can we pay an employee a fixed salary of less than $455 a week? More…

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

It can be tricky for companies to understand exactly what is — and isn’t — OK under the FLSA. To test your knowledge of what employers can do when issuing furloughs, respond True or False to the following: 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…

Are the workers in your company’s IT department exempt from overtime? The question is more complicated than you might think. More…

Congress and various federal agencies are enacting a dozen new rules and procedures that will affect how you do business in 2010. More…

Legal experts recommend that every employer start the year with an six-part legal checkup to ensure compliance with current employment laws. 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…