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...
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...
It is not unusual for an employer in Pittsburgh to be hit by a Fair Labor Standards Act claim by a disgruntled employee claiming employee misclassification. Employers may be quick to invoke the good-faith defense. But is doing so always in your best interests? What is...
As many probably know, the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania has proven to be rich in natural gas. This resource is of great value since it is used as a source of energy in commercial and residential buildings alike. Not surprisingly, many companies are now...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is taken very seriously across the United States. While it is in place to protect employees and is generally viewed from that perspective, employers in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania should be keenly aware of...
The Fair Labor Standards Act, known as the FLSA, is a labor law that governs the 50 states throughout the United States. This legislation helps establish employee rights for things like minimum wage, overtime rates, minor employment and so forth. If an employer...
It's very fortunate when you have employees who are willing to go the extra mile for your business and work overtime, especially in stressful periods. However, it's important to make sure that you're keeping in line with Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) obligates employers in Pennsylvania to meet legal standards regarding minimum wage and overtime pay. Additionally, the rules require employers to maintain records for nonexempt workers, specifically their daily work hours and total...
Over the last few years, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has been cracking down on employers who violate the rights of their employees. Business owners in Pennsylvania should educate themselves to ensure that they are not in violation of...
Businesses in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania, in general, are seeing a surge in employee complaints seeking relief under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA, a long-existing federal law, establishes guidelines for minimum wage, overtime pay...
