Most businesses think of money flowing one way when it comes to staff — from your bank into their pockets. But that’s not always the case.
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The problem: The Fair Labor Standards Act was written well before flextime became common in the workplace.
If you hire student interns who are looking for real-world experience, be careful to avoid this mistake that could lead to a nasty lawsuit — like the situation in which no-pay interns are seeking back pay from an employer.
Sponsors in the U.S. Senate have decided the Fair Labor Standards Act classification for IT workers is out of date, and should be revamped. Here’s what they’re proposing.
The Fair Labor Standards Act has some strict rules about mandatory overtime pay when employees attend after-hours training. There is a key exception, however.
Washington has decided put more pressure on companies that make worker-classification mistakes.
Companies that have misclassified workers as independent contractors can avoid big penalties and fines by signing up for an Internal Revenue Service program.
One of the traps in the Fair Labor Standards Act involves how employers tally overtime pay for employees who get commissions. The rules are complicated, and foul-ups are common. To avoid FLSA violations, take a look at this relevant advice from a leading law firm.
Why do HR managers from 330 of the nation’s top companies think President Obama’s proposed reform of workplace regulations is “burdensome” and “outdated”?
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What’s the federal rule on penalizing employees who take unauthorized extended breaks from work?
