The Fair Labor Standards Act is important for employers and employees alike. The standards that they set protect everyone who is involved, so it is imperative that these laws are complied with. It is possible for employees to file a complaint against the employer,...
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Employers must comply with federal and state overtime laws
Employees in Pennsylvania have the protections of federal and state laws when it comes to their overtime pay. It is imperative that employers understand the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act so they can ensure they are paying workers...
Your company needs suitable termination policies
Pennsylvania is an at will employment state, which means that either the employer or employee can end the working relationship at any point without a reason. Even though this sounds like employers can terminate employees for any reason, they actually can't. It is...
Employee pay must be in line with legal requirements
Your employees count on receiving the correct wages so that they can pay their bills and meet their needs. One of the fastest ways that you can end up with negative publicity from those employees is to pay them incorrectly. As an employer, it's far better to make sure...
The #MeToo movement has caused a flurry of policy changes
In the past year, the Harvey Weinstein misconduct allegations that set up the #MeToo movement caused companies everywhere to make changes to their policies and agreements. Faced with new liability concerns, employers also set about crafting the proper wording in both...
Policies regarding pregnancy must comply with specific laws
Women who are pregnant will sometimes worry about having to tell their employer that they are pregnant because they might think that the announcement will result in negative employment actions. You must make it clear in your company that it is illegal for anyone to...
Clear employment policies can prevent many potential issues
A company's most valuable asset is the employees who work for it. That is until an employee decides that they are upset with the business and starts to cause legal troubles. When you are in charge of running a company that employs people, you have to ensure that the...
Claims of retaliation can damage a business
One of the most troubling accusations that your company might face at some point is that you retaliated against an employee. Claims of retaliation are taken very seriously and must be given the attention they deserve. Because of the chance of a current or former...
Handle employment complaints very carefully
Every business has laws that they must follow. If your company has employees, you need to think carefully about what you are doing. You must comply with applicable laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This covers several protections for employees. If...
Do you know how to properly classify your employees?
If you own a business and you manage employees, you have to be vigilant about legal concerns in addition to running the day-to-day affairs of your company. One of the main concerns that many employers have is how to avoid running afoul of the law when it comes to...

