Employment Law and Compliance
Can FMLA Protect Employees from Mandatory Overtime?
Updated February 10, 2023 For hourly employees, the need to work overtime may arise from time to time, or it may be a common occurrence. However, employers must be aware of laws and regulations that ensure workers receive fair compensation for the additional hours worked. Two pieces of legislation that may come into play when…
Read MoreThe Case For The Biometric Time Clock: Unmeasured Time Theft
Updated January 11, 2023 The Problem: Time Theft Time theft is a growing problem, but many small business owners don’t realize how it can impact them. For one WorkforceHub customer, the issue came up at a conference dedicated to serving small business time and attendance needs. This individual manages a company with 15 employees but…
Read MoreDHS Announces I-9 Compliance Extension Through July 2023
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the extension of the temporary I-9 verification option. The agencies cited ongoing precautions due to the pandemic. The temporary rule was initially announced in March 2020 and has been extended several times since then. The latest extension had been set to…
Read MoreCSI HR: The Case of Vanishing Overtime (Construction Wage and Hour Compliance)
Construction Wage and Hour Compliance Let’s venture into the dark side of public building contracts for this chilling case of construction wage and hour compliance. Warning: The following account contains graphic descriptions of Human Resources violations. Reader discretion is advised. The Suspect The suspect is Express Electrical & HVAC, a 250-employee firm. The company does…
Read MoreCSI HR: The Case of Faulty Breaks
Senior Living HR Compliance Something sinister is up in this case of senior living HR non-compliance. Warning: The following account contains graphic descriptions of Human Resources crimes. Reader discretion is advised. Crime Scene: Pleasant View Senior Living An anonymous source tipped off authorities to a break problem at Pleasant View Senior Living, located in the…
Read MoreCSI HR: The Case of the 13-Inch Blade (Restaurant Compliance)
A Restaurant Compliance Case Warning: The following contains disturbing accounts of restaurant compliance crimes. Reader discretion is advised. Crime Scene: Beau’s Beachside Pizza, Subs and Smoothies Life isn’t a day at the beach when you uncover nefarious restaurant compliance violations. Beau’s Beachside Pizza, Subs and Smoothies has become a local landmark. It opened in 1998…
Read MoreEmployers: Don’t Make These Top 13 FMLA Mistakes
Improve your FMLA administration to prevent compliance violations and ensure employees can use it if necessary. 5 Key FMLA Findings Mental Health: The Department of Labor recently published new guidance on mental health and FMLA. Newly issued Fact Sheet #280 explains when eligible employees may take FMLA leave to address mental health conditions, and new Frequently Asked…
Read MoreHow to Write and Update Your Employee Handbook + Template
Updated September 13, 2022 Employee Handbooks: The Definitive Guide Many business owners overlook the importance of a well-written employee handbook. A good handbook serves many purposes. Is your handbook a useful tool for your company? A strong employee handbook will: Set expectations for new hires Codify, organize, and update company policies Simplify onboarding Help new…
Read MoreThe Employer’s Guide to Federal & State Meal/Rest Break Laws [See all 50 State Laws Here]
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide meal or breaks periods to employees. When employers choose to provide rest or meal breaks, they may be subject to regulations. In this article, we discuss meals and breaks laws state by state. First, some background. Breaks Less Than 20 Minutes Should…
Read MoreEmployers: Understand How to Manage Overtime Regulations in the Healthcare Industry
Multiple studies have confirmed what seems like common sense–when nurses work long hours, it lowers the quality of care. Plus, it puts the nurse’s health at risk and obliterates their work/life balance. Thus, many states have enacted laws that regulate overtime for nurses. In this article, we look at states with laws in addition to…
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