Exempt Employees: What Deductions Are Permitted, Prohibited? The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to pay most employees overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek (some states require overtime in additional situations). The FLSA allows for exemptions from the overtime requirement for...
BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT PROTECT EMPLOYERS FROM WARN ACT EMPLOYEE LAYOFF NOTICE REQUIREMENTS When operating companies file bankruptcy, it often precipitates employee layoffs. Employers should know about the notice obligations (we’ve posted about them before – or just call us). As a recap, the federal WARN Act requires employers to notify...
EEOC RELEASES UPDATED “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” POSTER The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has released an updated poster (“Know Your Rights”) that federal nondiscrimination laws require employers to display. Covered employers with 15 or more employees must post the new version as soon as possible. Employers covered by federal...
Your Employee Has a Side Job An estimated 57 million Americans are pursuing side jobs and that number is growing. Employees have a right to do what they want when not working, however, side jobs are a stressful and controversial issue for employers. Working a second job may be just...