As an HR pro, you know that FLSA mistakes can be expensive. But even so, the sky-high cost of noncompliance found in the feds’ latest report is enough to cause sticker shock. Luckily, the report also sheds light on what…
Employment Law
The Third Circuit recently affirmed a jury verdict awarding more than $22 million in back wages to 11,780 employees at a Pennsylvania battery manufacturer. In a nutshell, here’s the lesson from this FLSA dispute: Employers must pay workers for actual…
While most of us were celebrating the holidays with family and friends, a legal drama stole the spotlight in Hollywood – and it’s far from over. As you might have heard by now, actress Blake Lively has taken legal action…
About a third of companies plan to follow Amazon’s lead and issue a return-to-office mandate that requires workers to be in the office five days a week in 2025, according to a recent report from Resume.org. But before your company…
When you think about the latest overtime news, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the recent federal court decision that vacated the DOL’s salary threshold increases for exempt employees. And while that ruling was getting the lion’s…
In a workers' comp case out of New York, an employee took decking the halls to the next level by imbibing while decorating the workplace. While attempting to retrieve holiday lights from a shelf, the worker fell approximately eight feet…
A party at the office is a great way to celebrate the year. Usually filled with food and games, these events develop and strengthen relationships between colleagues and build a better overall team dynamic. But sometimes, employees forget that the…
Improperly calculating employees’ overtime pay can be an expensive mistake, as a Cincinnati-based logistics provider recently learned the hard way. Here’s what happened – and what the DOL had to say about it. Employer Shortchanged Workers on OT, DOL Finds…
According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 122.4 million – or 47% – of U.S. adults have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. So statistically speaking, your company is likely to face some kind of employee request…
This case highlights the importance of making sure managers follow company policies to the letter. When they don't, it can lead to legal headaches like this one. In Roberts v. Gestamp West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit gave a fired employee…
Lyft Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government. Among other things, the company will pay a $2.1 million fine. Here’s what happened – and what HR can learn from it. Recruiting Tactics Face Scrutiny In…
The rise of remote and hybrid work models has transformed today’s modern workplace and presents significant challenges for multistate employers, particularly when it comes to compliance and managing employee handbooks. Staying up to date with constantly changing labor laws is…
Here's a tricky question for you: Should an employee still be considered on FMLA leave when he's answering work email or phone calls? Yes, as long as the employee is only answering email or calls on a sporadic basis, his…
As an HR professional, you know some conversations must be handled carefully to avoid a retaliation lawsuit. But sometimes your managers, including company leaders in the C-suite, may not realize that – and their words can end up costing the…
An employee who was fired after an absence related to migraines filed an FMLA lawsuit against his former employer. The Third Circuit recently issued its second ruling in the long-running legal dispute. Here’s what happened – and what HR can…
With open enrollment season underway, you’re probably looking for ways to offer a competitive benefits package – without blowing the budget. One common way to help keep costs in line is to implement a tobacco surcharge. And if that’s a…
