Employers may avoid compensation issues with employees by adhering to both federal and state laws regarding pay. Compliance based on sound and up-to-date legal guidance could prevent costly disputes from developing. As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hundreds...
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Month: January 2022
Key terms regarding tips under FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes rules regarding how certain types of compensation may be used and distributed to workers in the United States. Of particular interest to employers of hospitality and restaurant workers are FLSA provisions concerning...
Consider these 2 principles when enforcing your non-compete
Pennsylvania non-compete agreements are not often looked upon favorably by the courts. To uphold a non-compete or restrictive covenant, you must ensure your business maintains strict principles that a court cannot overturn. Besides the general hostility towards...
Non-compete agreements for remote employees
Employment policies addressing remote employees working second jobs may protect a business from a two-timing workforce. An employee handbook could provide clear guidance regarding a company's expectations of its remote workers. Companies with work-from-home employees...