Fair Labor Standards Act – When on-call time is recognized as hours worked
There are many different employment positions and/or professions, such as nursing positions to repair type … Read more
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Portal to Portal Act: When an Employer Must Pay for Travel Time under the FLSA
One of the most common questions for employment lawyers is, when is an employee entitled … Read more
Salaried-Exempt Employees and Paid Vacation Leave
Many employers have chosen to designate some of their employees as exempt for purposes of … Read more
State of Work: Comparing State and Federal Employment Laws
The workplace is governed by a complex web of laws and regulations at both the … Read more
Introduction to Employment Law: Key Concepts and Principles for Students
Starting a new journey in the field of law can be exciting, yet challenging. Especially … Read more
Federal Labor Laws: Important Things You Need To Know
Various laws in the United States touch on the rights of workers and employers and … Read more
Fair Labor Standards Act: Wage and Hour Laws and the Way the US Protects Workers
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, governs minimum … Read more
Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule Would Ease Independent Contractor Regulations
On September 25, the Department of Labor published in the Federal Register a proposed rulemaking … Read more
How the FLSA and State Laws Protect Lactating Mothers
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law, includes a provision to allow new … Read more
How Protecting Your Employees’ Rights Protects Your Business
In the United States, several key pieces of legislation protect employee rights. These arose as … Read more