The rules the Fair Labor Standards Act sets up regarding time-and-a-half overtime compensation are often nuanced and can be complicated. Employers risk noncompliance when they fall into the trap of oversimplification. For example, paying a worker a large sum every week or month does not necessarily mean that the worker…
The Reddit platform can be a source of amusement and distraction. Occasionally, it can also provide an opportunity for education. Take, for example, a post from earlier this week centering around a pay practices problem and tipped employees. While wholly unverified, the post highlights an example of how employers can…
The U.S. Department of Labor has made multiple noteworthy changes in the wake of the transition from President Biden to President Trump in January. The changes remind employers and employees alike of the high impact federal regulations have on wage and hour law. Employers and employees alike should be mindful…
The Fair Labor Standards Act established a broad right for workers to receive a minimum wage and overtime pay. The statute also has numerous exemptions to the right to overtime pay. While workers and employers are probably familiar with exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, computer, and outside sales employees, those…
Employers and employees need to be aware of the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This allows workers to be sure they receive all the wages they deserve and permits employers to be confident that they are compliant with federal law. Whether you are a worker or an employer,…
Whether you are an employer or an employee, it is essential to avoid misconceptions that can lead you down a fruitless path when it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Falling victim to these can lead to mistakes regarding what sort of evidence you do need… and what won’t…
Succeeding in a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit involves many elements and decisions. For example, the employee who sues must make wise choices regarding who to sue and where to sue. Choosing imperfectly in these regards can leave the employee vulnerable to dismissal (and give employers a crucial tool to…
Whether you are an employer or an employee, it is imperative to understand what the Family and Medical Leave Act does (and does not) require if you are hurt on the job. In particular, one should note what obligations the law does (or, more specifically, does not) impose on an…
Fair Labor Standards Act litigation matters, like most civil lawsuits, involve many decisions, including strategic ones. A party may make some decisions, such as settling despite their case’s perceived strength, simply because strategic considerations dictate that it is wise. The importance of wise decision-making in your FLSA lawsuit is one…
Modern technology has created many advantages for employers and employees. Today, an employee and an employer can enter into an agreement even with the employee situated hundreds of miles from the employer’s nearest office. Proper electronic security is one thing that employers and employees alike should keep in mind when…