Why do employees feel they can call the shots when it comes to the benefits their employers provide? Because those who stuck with their companies through 2020, despite the many layoffs, mandates and shortages, expected to be compensated for their loyalty and perseverance. When they weren’t, they jumped ship to employers who were offering bigger […]
While typically known for its huge burritos and pricey sides of guacamole, fast food giant Chipotle recently made headlines for a not-so-great pay practice. The issue was brought to light on Twitter. A customer was placing a delivery order through Chipotle’s app. The weather was bad, and the customer wanted to give their delivery drive […]
In case employers didn’t already know how important it was to ensure employees are classified and paid correctly, the DOL issued a very expensive reminder to the tune of $7.2 million. Here’s what the employer in question did wrong — and how you can avoid the same mistake. Years of unpaid OT Steadfast Medical Staffing, […]
It’s a sad state of affairs when someone will exploit having COVID-19 and submit fake COVID-19 tests just so they can stay home from work and collect workers’ compensation benefits. But that’s exactly what happened. Ajani Shaw, a 23-year-old man from Staten Island, was arrested last week. Allegedly, he faked multiple positive COVID-19 test over […]
Throughout the pandemic, employers have been unsure whether employees need to be compensated for time spent receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or getting tested. Fortunately, new DOL guidance under the FLSA was released to clear up this confusion. FLSA rules Employers already know the FLSA requires them to pay employees for all hours worked. This means […]
If you’re tired of hearing about the “Great Resignation,” let us apologize now for bringing it up again. Unfortunately, it’s not going anywhere soon. And when the topic of salary increases for 2022 is broached, there’s no avoiding it. Now that we got that out of the way, on to salary increases for 2022. Despite […]
The DOL got involved when an employer not only failed to pay wages owed to an ex-employee, but did so in a very strange, vindictive way. The company also happened to make several other FLSA violations. Here’s what happened. Atlanta-based auto repair shop 811 Autoworks LLC — doing business as A OK Walker Autoworks — […]
In recent years, pay equity has become a top priority for employees. Women and minority workers want to make sure they’re being paid fairly, and some employers are taking action to guarantee that. Salary history bans (prohibiting employers from asking candidates about past earnings) are one way to ensure people aren’t underpaid for their entire […]
Another weird year of work almost in the books. What kind of workplace trends can we anticipate in 2022? Things will be different, that’s for sure. Many trends will be carved out of the changes the pandemic forced us all to make. Others will reflect both employers’ and employees’ desire to get back to normal […]
