As we discussed previously in our “FLSA – Hours Worked” series, there are circumstances when it may be unclear whether an employee’s time should be counted as hours worked for purposes of minimum wage and overtime requirements set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One...
Continuing our “Hours Worked” series, we will discuss the topic sleeping time and when it should be counted as hours worked for purposes of minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Some occupations require an employee to be on the employer’s premises and ava...
There are many different employment positions and/or professions, such as nursing positions to repair type positions, etc., that may require an employee to remain available or on-call after their shift ends. The question most often asked is whether on-call time is hours worked for purposes of minimum wa...
As indicated in our prior post, we are publishing a series of articles discussing various aspects of when employers should count time spent by an employee as hours worked for purposes of minimum wage and overtime calculations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Previously, we have covered the top...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets forth federal minimum wage and overtime requirements. Although there are exceptions and exemptions to both minimum wage and overtime, most employers and employees are subject to those standards.* Thus, it is important that employers understand the rights and limi...
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is, when should an employer pay for an employee’s travel time? In more technical terms, what they are asking is, when should time spent traveling by an employee be count as hours worked for purposes of wage payment and, oftentimes more importantly, overtim...
For some states, each new year brings changes to minimum wage laws. Also, state minimum wage laws may differ from the federal minimum wage. Thus, it is important to be aware of any changes to state minimum wage laws and how they differ from federal requirements. This is especially true because an...
As an attorney, I am often asked what the difference is between employment law and labor law. Frequently, the two are used interchangeably and, in most day-to-day usage, the interchange of the two words is accepted and appropriate. In the practice of law, however, there is a distinction between the two,...
Electronic devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and notepads have changed the way most employers, small business owners, human resource (HR) professionals and other company representatives operate their business. Electronic devices make it possible to store, easily transport, and retrieve documents, s...
As each year passes, federal and state legislators and administrators increase the number and types of laws and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees. Although the number and types of laws governing the workplace differ between states, most are intended to protect the...
If you have visited EmploymentLawHandbook.com previously, you have noticed significant changes have been made to our design, layout, and organization. These changes represent a renewed commitment to our visitors to provide a growing catalogue of accurate and up-to-date information about federal and stat...
