As an employer, ensuring that your employees receive fair and accurate compensation for their work is not only important from an ethical standpoint; it is essential to avoid costly litigation. Unfortunately, even the most diligent employers can make mistakes that may...
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Do employers have to provide breaks under the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) governs minimum wage and overtime, as well as certain aspects of child labor and recordkeeping. As an employer, you must carefully comply with this law to avoid complaints and disputes surrounding areas like employee...
What does the FLSA say about tipped workers?
The Fair Labor Standards Act helps ensure a minimum level of pay for most employees. It sets the federal minimum wage, but do note you must pay at least your state minimum wage if it is higher. If your business employs tipped workers, then the FLSA may apply...
Understanding exempt vs nonexempt employees
As an employer, it is important that you understand the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees. This status determines if workers are eligible for overtime pay and other benefits. The biggest difference between exempt and nonexempt is overtime pay...
The importance of FLSA compliance for growing companies
Standard practice for any growing company is onboarding new employees. To protect your company from labor law violations, you need to understand the laws set by the Fair Labor Standards Act. What is FLSA law? The FLSA governs employment in the private and government...
What does the Fifth Circuit’s recent FLSA decision mean for Pennsylvania’s gas drilling industry?
As an extractor of natural gas in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region, no one need to tell you the importance of having an experienced employment law attorney on your side. Perhaps no area of employment is more fraught with the potential for lawsuits than the...
How may I know if I am misclassifying employees?
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notes that misclassifying employees affects the Keystone State’s economy. If your workers allege you misclassified them, it may result in a federal claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. As noted by PA.gov,...
The FLSA and the “fluctuating workweek method” for overtime pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets out regulations concerning the way employers pay their workers in terms of both the regular rate of pay and overtime pay. In determining overtime pay for employees whose work schedule varies, employers can use the “fluctuating...
Must Pennsylvania employers pay workers for security screenings?
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...
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...