Employees count on their employers to follow all applicable laws. When the employer doesn't do this, the employee might have to take legal action. There isn't any good reason for companies to try to take advantage of their workers by violating these rules. One of the...
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Month: November 2018
How the government monitors the classification of workers
The federal government finds that companies operating in almost every industry could run afoul of employment laws concerning misclassification of employees. The U.S. Department of Labor has joined forces with the Internal Revenue Service and various workforce agencies...
Take a proactive stance against employment discrimination
All employers are expected to handle claims of discrimination in an appropriate manner. Any discrimination or harassment that are based on a person's protected status is illegal. There are several things that businesses need to ensure their managers know. By taking a...
The rights of nonexempt employees in Pennsylvania
Employers in the state of Pennsylvania can find it challenging making sure that they are giving employees the benefits that they legally deserve. An employee's rights when it comes to pay will depend largely on whether they are eligible for protection under the Fair...
Avoid employee misclassification in Pennsylvania
One of the costliest mistakes that employers can make is also one of the easiest mistakes to make. Employee misclassification happens very frequently in companies in the state of Pennsylvania, and it can often lead to issues such as unpaid overtime, that can, in turn,...
Protecting your business for unpaid overtime laws
If you are an employer in the state of Pennsylvania, it is likely that you employ some workers who are eligible for overtime. Workers eligible for overtime are those who are not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you, as an employer, do not pay...