The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is meant to protect employees, which means that employers must ensure compliance so they don't face claims of mistreatment. There are many things that can lead to employees claiming that employers aren't following this law. In some...
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Preventing workplace discrimination claims
Considering the current climate within the country, people are quite sensitive to actions of discrimination. Accusations of discrimination in the workplace can have strong consequences, even if they are not true. Therefore, discrimination is an important employment...
Are you aware of this Appeal’s Court ruling?
If you're a Pittsburgh contractor, you strive to limit liability at all costs. But thanks to a November ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, dodging liability will now be more challenging. The New Orleans Appeals Court judge ruled on Nov. 26 that...
Take all claims of wrongful termination seriously
Employers must be very careful when terminating employees, especially if the person has made a complaint about something like labor law violations. There is a chance that the worker might claim that the termination was unlawful because it was made in retaliation for...
Fair Labor Standards Act: Find out what’s not covered
While there are several things that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to do for their employees, there are many things that aren't specifically required. Many of these things are considered perks of certain positions, but they aren't things that...
Employers must follow labor laws in this country
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...
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,...