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FLSA/Wages

The revision of FLSA and other wage and hour regulations presents a compliance challenge for companies nationwide. Employees once classified as exempt may be reclassified as hourly, and vice versa. Sometimes it’s in your company’s best interest to reclassify employees, but you need to be able to weigh the costs and benefits. We show you how, and give you valuable case studies and news updates on the wage and hour front.

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Part-Timers and Temps: Moneysavers or Moneypits?

People think using contingent workers is a down and dirty way to save money, says attorney Nancy M. Cooper, but there are expensive pitfalls that could erase that savings many fold. In today’s Advisor, Cooper demystifies part-timers and temps.
January 22, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 2 Comments

Surviving the Misclassification Crackdown

In yesterday’s Advisor, attorneys Deanna Brinkerhoff and Dora Lane helped us understand DOL’s misclassification crackdown; today, what to do about it, plus some good news—your job descriptions are ADA-compliant and up to date.
January 04, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

Stay one Step Ahead of DOL’s Misclassification Efforts

What do short stories by O. Henry and independent contractor analysis have in common? You’re left guessing the outcome until the very end, says attorney Deanna Brinkerhoff. DOL is cracking down on classification, and that makes it a good time to evaluate your organization’s classification decisions.
January 03, 2012 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

73% of Wage/Hour Investigations Result in Findings

It's a sobering realization, says attorney Kara Shea, that DOL statistics show 73 percent of its investigations result in findings of violations, but you can push the odds in your favor.
November 14, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

Lunch and Breaks—'Little' Violations, But Fines Add Up Quickly

In yesterday's Advisor, we covered two of the most common wage/hour violations; today, more violations plus an introduction to a surprisingly easy-to-use FLSA Audit Guide.
August 10, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

WHD: The Six Most Common Wage/Hour Violations

What are the most common violations found by DOLs Wage and Hour Division (WHD)? Time clocks, rounding, training time, and break time are among the top six.
August 09, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Catch Me If You Can Compensation? DOL Says 'I Caught You'

Employers can say "Catch me if you can," but they had better be ready to explain their decisions when the DOL says 'I caught you," says consultant Jonna Contacos-Saywer.
July 05, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Worst Mistake #3—Missing Basic Wage/Hour Requirements

In yesterday's Advisor, we covered the first two "Worst Mistakes Managers Make." Today, the third worst mistake, plus an introduction to a very effective 10-minutes-at-a-time training system for managers and supervisors.
June 01, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 2 Comments

3 Worst Mistakes Managers and Supervisors Make

They say the perfect business has no managers, no supervisors, and no employees. Unfortunately, your business isn't perfect, and you have to deal with managers and supervisors who will make today's "worst mistakes" if you don't train them.
May 31, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 3 Comments

Summer Jobs for Kids—Many Restrictions on Duties and Hours

In yesterday's Advisor, we covered permitted work for youths under 16. Today, prohibited work, and some great news—your job descriptions are updated and ready to go.
April 04, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments
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DOL Has Declared War on FLSA Overtime Violations!


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