Business owners in Pennsylvania have many responsibilities. They need to ensure that the business is running smoothly and profitable. This requires them to ensure that clients and customers are receiving the proper services. They need to ensure they are providing...
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Year: 2021
What is the Motor Carrier Exemption to FLSA overtime pay?
Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act can be critical for every employer to avoid costly litigation. The Act’s requirements and exemptions regarding overtime pay are often a minefield, littered with opportunities to misclassify employees and create conflict...
Why is it so important to keep time accurately?
Most employers in Pennsylvania are going to be subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, as well as Pennsylvania’s wage laws. The FLSA requires that employers pay a minimum hourly wage and, if applicable, overtime wages to their hourly non-exempt...
The role of digital forensics in uncovering noncompete violations
Organizations develop restrictive covenants designed to protect the company’s trade secrets and intellectual property if a former employee decides to leave for a competitor. These restrictive covenants can take the form of a noncompete clause, non-disclosure agreement...
The importance of timing when it comes to noncompete agreements
This blog has previously discussed what to include in a non-compete agreement. The timing of a non-compete agreement can also be an important aspect of a non-compete agreement that Pennsylvania employers should also be familiar with. The timing of a non-compete...
Staffing companies face unique employment law issues
If you own a staffing company, you may face employment law issues that traditional employers do not. Staffing companies serve as an intermediary between employees and employers and the number of new hires and terminations is generally greater for a staffing company...
Dual jobs and the 2020 tip Final Rule
In 2020, the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule addressing who may share tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act and when an employer may take the tip credit. One issue that has proven difficult, however, is how the Final Rule addresses dual job employees. Dual...
Which employees are exempt from FLSA requirements?
There are many different types of jobs that people have in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The hours, job requirements, pay and other factors vary. However, there is one thing that all jobs have in common and that is that people rely on them to earn an income and support...
Family and Medical Leave Act notice and disputes
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons if they work for a covered employer. When an employee requests to take leave under the FMLA, there are certain requirements...
When do employers owe workers overtime pay in Pennsylvania?
Employers and business owners in Pennsylvania want to pay their workers fairly while still protecting their bottom line. Thus, it pays to have a good understanding of overtime pay laws in Pennsylvania to avoid becoming the subject of a wage and hour dispute. Overtime...