Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

It can sometimes take months for an employee to notice that they have not been paid what they are owed or what they are entitled to. During those months, they may have missed out on a significant amount of income. It will also take them a considerable amount of time...

As an employer of tipped workers, you may be confused about where the law stands and what rights your employees have in regard to pay. If you accidentally fail to abide by the law, you might find yourself in the middle of a costly lawsuit; therefore, it's a good idea...

Employers can often mistakenly underpay workers for the overtime that they worked. This can be often due to the misclassification of employees and what that means for the wage that they are owed. The following tips are some of the most efficient ways to make your...

It can be difficult as an employer to ensure that all of your employees are given the rights that they are legally entitled to under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As an employer, it pays off to make sure that all employees are covered. If you are not giving...

If you participate in oil and gas extraction activities as part of your work activities, then you will be aware that there are some risks and dangers associated to them. However, your employer has the legal duty to mitigate these risks as much as is reasonably...

As an employer, understanding the law when it comes to minimum wage, overtime and the classification of workers is vital. Wage and hour laws determine how much employers must legally pay their workers for hourly work. Employers run the risk of being subject to...

When you are working in a bar or restaurant, the tips that you make from high quality customer service are likely to be what you depend on in order to pay your rent. Therefore, you will put a lot of effort into ensuring that your customers have a great experience. But...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has a set of guidelines for employers. One of these is demanding that employers categorize their employees as either exempt or nonexempt from the FLSA's overtime pay. The common and dangerous mistake that employers make is...

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the employment rights of an employee differ to those of a contractor. Those who have an "employment relationship" are the recipient of many more benefits. Because of this, a problem can occur. Employers often...

One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is hiring an independent contractor and then having that person be reclassified as an employee by the government. If that happens, you've just been handed a mess involving taxation, benefits, insurance and a host of other...