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