The policies you set for your company have to be in the business' best interests, but there are legal limits to what you can set. You must ensure that the guidelines you set don't go against any employee rights laws. Preventing your company from having to face legal...
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Pittsburgh Employment Law Blog
What does the Fair Labor Standards Act cover?
There are many things that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires of employers. It is imperative that you have at least a basic understanding of the applicable points of this law so that your company can comply with them. Knowing the law also prevents your...
Protect your business against claims of retaliation
Employees have very specific rights when they are working. One of these is that they shouldn't have to work with the fear of being retaliated against when they make a complaint against something illegal that's going on within the business. You must have a specific...
Policies protect your company from legal actions
Protecting your company is a priority, and you are one of the best people who can do this based on the fact that you are the business owner. It is imperative that you take the steps that are necessary to ensure that everyone in your company has what they need to do...
Federal law defines a workweek
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a set of laws that's meant to ensure that employees have consistent guidelines present for employers. Many components of the act have to do with the pay that employees receive. Factors like minimum wage and overtime pay are...
Employment litigation issues require careful handlilng
Employers must ensure that they are taking steps to protect their business from things that can lead to legal issues. One of the primary areas that they need to focus on is employment law. It is imperative that companies take care of their workers since those...
Minimize the risk of employee-related legal issues
Protecting your company from legal action can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It is necessary that you do this in a variety of areas. One of these is your employees. You don't want to leave any room for a disgruntled employee to find something to sue over. There...
Do you need to preface a firing with a warning?
One of your employees has not been getting the job done. Their performance simply hasn't been what you were looking for. They haven't done anything that warranted firing them instantly, but you do know that it's time to let them go and find a replacement. Your big...
Has recent federal legislation shaped how tip pooling is handled?
The U.S. Congress made changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the spring of 2018. One of the primary matters that the legislators addressed with these policy updates is how tip pooling should be handled. Representatives with the U.S. Department of Labor...
Owners owe it to their businesses to protect them
Small businesses, much like young ones, can feel more fragile than their larger brethren in the marketplace. When things are just getting started, many businesses are sole proprietorships. One person owns it, and that person is responsible for most or all of the...

