The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes many protections for workers that employers must comply with. Many of these cover wages and similar matters. Employers who have clear pay standards and policies might be less likely to face legal action because of...
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Year: 2020
Know when your company should grant sick leave for employees
Many companies have sick leave policies established so that employees can take off when they're contagious but many of these also try to address the possibility that some workers might try to get off when they aren't actually sick. This is a fine line for employers to...
Know how to protect your company from employment issues
Former employees who feel that your company didn't treat them fairly might decide to discuss the issues they experienced with an attorney. This might lead to employment litigation that can be costly for your business. It is imperative that you take the appropriate...
Understanding how to handle on-call hours
Employers have to ensure they're paying their employees the proper amounts. One area that often causes some issues is when you have an employee available on-call. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers what should happen with these employees. It's imperative that...
Protect your company from employment litigation issues
The employees you hire have duties to perform for your company, but your business also has to meet its obligations. When both parties do what they're supposed to do, there shouldn't be any issues. The problems begin when one party doesn't meet their obligations. This...
Set clear standards to help protect your business
Part of being able to protect your business from litigation is having staff members who can handle complaints and situations in an appropriate manner. This training works in conjunction with properly written policies that outline what's allowed at your business and...
Do you know who can take Family and Medical Leave Act and when?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees who work for certain types of employers to take unpaid leave to tend to certain family responsibilities without having to fear losing their jobs. If you run a Pittsburgh business that...
Know when you’re required to give an employee leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one that helps employees to focus on personal situations when they're serious enough to meet the requirements of the act. It is imperative that employers know what these protections are so they can ensure they are treating...
Written policies help prevent misunderstandings with employees
The policies you set for your company have to be in the business' best interests, but there are legal limits to what you can set. You must ensure that the guidelines you set don't go against any employee rights laws. Preventing your company from having to face legal...
What does the Fair Labor Standards Act cover?
There are many things that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires of employers. It is imperative that you have at least a basic understanding of the applicable points of this law so that your company can comply with them. Knowing the law also prevents your...