An updated 1099 Contractors rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor went into effect March 11, 2024. The rule considers six overarching factors in a “totality of the circumstances” analysis to determine whether workers are either dependent on the employer for work or in...
Deductions made from wages for items such as cash or merchandise shortages, required uniforms, and tools of the trade are illegal if they reduce the wages of employees below minimum wage or reduce the amount of due overtime pay. Required Deductions Employers are required to make...
Following are three examples of FLSA Overtime violations. Penalties can be severe. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is very aggressive about enforcing FLSA Overtime rules. The WHD answers 900,000 calls from employees asking if their rights were violated each year. “Hey Pam,...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employees who telework from home or from another location away from the employer’s facility. The Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2023-1,...
Is your nonprofit subject to the FLSA? The answer isn't a simple yes or no. Nonprofits fall into a special category, but fortunately, the Department of Labor has provided guidance in this area. In brief, says the DOL, there are two ways in which an employee...
Employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are required to pay nonexempt employees for all hours worked. It sounds simple enough, but many people fail to understand all the forms an hour of work can take. Not understanding the nuances of this principle can...