The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a set of laws that's meant to ensure that employees have consistent guidelines present for employers. Many components of the act have to do with the pay that employees receive. Factors like minimum wage and overtime pay are...
Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
Year: 2019
Employment litigation issues require careful handlilng
Employers must ensure that they are taking steps to protect their business from things that can lead to legal issues. One of the primary areas that they need to focus on is employment law. It is imperative that companies take care of their workers since those...
Minimize the risk of employee-related legal issues
Protecting your company from legal action can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It is necessary that you do this in a variety of areas. One of these is your employees. You don't want to leave any room for a disgruntled employee to find something to sue over. There...
Do you need to preface a firing with a warning?
One of your employees has not been getting the job done. Their performance simply hasn't been what you were looking for. They haven't done anything that warranted firing them instantly, but you do know that it's time to let them go and find a replacement. Your big...
Has recent federal legislation shaped how tip pooling is handled?
The U.S. Congress made changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the spring of 2018. One of the primary matters that the legislators addressed with these policy updates is how tip pooling should be handled. Representatives with the U.S. Department of Labor...
Owners owe it to their businesses to protect them
Small businesses, much like young ones, can feel more fragile than their larger brethren in the marketplace. When things are just getting started, many businesses are sole proprietorships. One person owns it, and that person is responsible for most or all of the...
Know the contents of the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a group of regulations that govern how employers treat employees. The ones related to pay are often cited, so it is imperative that employers know what's contained in the FLSA. This enables them to take the necessary steps to...
Documented employment actions help in the event of litigation
One of the most dreaded duties of management is having to terminate an employee, but this isn't always something that you can avoid. When the time comes to handle this duty, make sure that you have everything in order to make sure that the company doesn't face...
Establish policies to help protect your company from litigation
As an employer, you have specific duties that you must meet. When you do this, your employees know that they are valued and that they can count on you to treat them fairly. By meeting your duties, you reduce the risk of litigation in the future. We know that this...
Hourly workers count on protections of labor laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act is meant to protect employees, so it is imperative that any employer that has employees who qualify for these protections ensures that the terms are complied with. The FLSA covers pay for these employees, which is a common source of...