The Department of Labor this morning announced it was pulling back from two Obama-era policies regarding the classification of independent contractors and … Read more
At This Company, 40 Hours Means 40 Hours
While some 21st century companies opt for strategies that disrupt the 9-5 workday, Parisleaf, a branding and web design agency in Gainesville, Florida, is … Read more
House Passes Comp Time Bill
A bill allowing employers to pay workers in comp time rather than cash for overtime hours was passed by the House today. On a largely partisan lines, the … Read more
Congress Weighing Comp Time In Lieu of OT
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, when a non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, that employee gets paid overtime at time-and-a-half … Read more
Contractor Blacklisting Rules Coming to a Permanent End
Less than six months ago, federal contractors were clutching their pearls over the prospect of having to publicly disclose violations under 14 federal … Read more
Supreme Court Agrees to Decide On Employer Class Action Waivers
Picture a nerdier version of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where persuasive legal briefs and sharp oral advocacy are like rear naked chokes and … Read more
With the New Overtime Rule In Limbo, What Should You Do?
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule didn’t take effect on December 1 as many thought it would. Instead, it was temporarily blocked by a … Read more
How to Tell Workers They Won’t Be Getting Overtime
This spring, an estimated four million Americans became eligible for overtime pay, with a new overtime rule doubling the salary threshold to automatic … Read more
Judge Suspends Overtime Rule
A federal district court judge issued an order Tuesday temporarily stopping new rules on overtime pay from taking effect. Beginning Dec. 1, employers would … Read more
How President Trump Is Likely to Impact HR
As we prepare for Donald Trump to enter office on January 20, what changes might his administration bring? Will he honor the former administration’s bold … Read more
States, Business Groups Sue Over New OT Rules
21 states just sued the DOL to stop the new overtime rules. And your company should… …continue to prepare as if the U.S. Department of Labor’s … Read more
Chamber Readying Lawsuit Over OT Rules
There are 78 days left until the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules take effect. However, according the a recent report from Chris Opfer and Ben … Read more
What Do You Do About “Out Sick” Workers Working From Home?
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which makes it much easier for employees to carry out … Read more
With So Many FLSA Lawsuits, Here’s What You Should Do
Nobody wants to think about getting sued. And most business owners like to think that if they’re doing their due diligence, doing right by their employees, … Read more
Special Handling May Be Required For Your Younger Workers Affected by the OT Rules
Under new overtime regulations set to become law on December 1st, approximately 4.2 million salaried employees will be reclassified as nonexempt employees … Read more
4 Pro-Employee Trends That Are Picking Up Steam
Declaring that “The pro-employee tide is rising,” a report out this morning identifies four developments in regulations and compliance that if … Read more
Why You Might Want Exempt Employees to Keep Timecards
Management need not keep hours-worked records for employees who qualify for one of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s Section 13(a)(1) executive, … Read more
How Will You Tell Them They’ll Have to Punch In?
Looming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules mean businesses of all sizes have to make some difficult decisions about how to … Read more
Court Decisions Now Mixed on Worker Arbitration Clauses
As I think about all of the agreements with arbitration provisions that I’ve drafted for clients over the years. ***wipes brow, tugs collar, clutches … Read more
Here’s What You Need to be Doing NOW to be Ready for the New OT Rules
Now that the Department of Labor has officially revamped the nation’s overtime rules, employers can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and wait to comply … Read more