Employee Misclassification
Bringing on summer interns? Reminders from an employment lawyer
With warm weather rapidly approaching comes the return of summer interns to many workplaces. There are a lot of benefits to using interns. Doing so can help develop new talent and get future employees interested in your field. Internship programs also allow students to get that hands-on experience many of them need to earn their…
Employee or independent contractor? DOL’s final rule takes effect on March 11
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the issue of a final rule to help employers determine whether workers should be classified as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In a press release, the agency said the rule provides guidance on proper classifications and aims to combat misclassification. Specifically,…
Employer misclassified workers, now owes $7.2M
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,…
Million-dollar payouts: Feds target wage violations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is serious about enforcing federal labor laws, as shown by three recent cases that resulted in million-dollar payouts by alleged offenders. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is responsible for enforcing federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions relating to a variety of employment requirements, including those related to…
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