By John E. Thompson Various websites now provide questionnaires, checklists, programs, decision-trees, and so on to guide an employer in trying to decide … Read more
Labor Department Clarifies Compliance Rules For Internet Hiring
If your employer does business with the federal government, you already know — or should know — the rules about Internet hiring. You know the four criteria … Read more
Appeals Court Enforces Private FLSA Settlement
By John E. Thompson The longstanding general view has been that wage claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act may be reliably settled only: Under … Read more
The FMLA — Finally, in Plain English
We get lots and lots (and lots) of questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act. Apparently, so does the government. In response, the U.S. Department … Read more
Supreme Court Issues Ruling on OT For Outside Sales Reps
The U.S. Supreme Court just issued its much-anticipated ruling in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham, ruling 5-4 that pharmaceutical sales reps are exempt … Read more
What New Federal Regulations Mean For Your Benefits Communications
I’m all geeked out again. Yes, over regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with Health and Human Services, has provided new information … Read more
What is a “9/80” Pay Plan – and is It Right For Your Workforce?
By John E. Thompson A compressed schedule colloquially called a “9/80” pay plan seems to be making a comeback. Under this arrangement, the … Read more
Unpaid Internships Revisited: Could Your Program Land You in Court?
By Patricia F. Weisberg With regular college classes ending for the summer, employers nationwide likely are ramping up their summer internship programs – … Read more
Make Sure You Read This if You’re Hiring Minors This Summer
By John E. Thompson Employers who will be hiring minors under 18 years-old should review in advance the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s … Read more
Will More College Grads Find Jobs? The Answer Is a Big “Maybe”
With final exams underway at colleges across the U.S., it’s only a matter of weeks before the first of millions of young Millennials will be out of school … Read more