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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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...
FLSA misclassification case pays out $3.15 million
Misclassification cases frequently spotlight the workers, but employers feel their effects as well. There are many types of employees, from independent Uber drivers to seasonal workers, and many ways for employment law to rule in their favor. That costs employers. It...
The FLSA and “creative professionals”
The Fair Labor Standards Act or “FLSA” creates rights and protections for workers, including the right to a minimum wage, time-and-a-half overtime pay, and restrictions on child labor. If an employer violates the FLSA, they could face serious fines or worse. Although...
Staffing agencies responsibility for following FLSA
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...
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...