DOL: Workers taking online training course at home must be paid
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Time and attendance, Training
The Department of Labor published a new opinion letter, giving some guidance on whether employees need to be paid for time they spend taking online training courses at home. Read more
The latest pitfall of managing tech-savvy employees
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
These days, tech tools like BlackBerries are no longer just toys for high-flying executives. Many of your company’s employees likely have them — even nonexempt workers. And lawyers warn that can create serious legal pitfalls. Read more
DOL: How to keep track when nonexempts take work home
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Telecommuting
These days, employees can get a lot done from just about anywhere. That can cause headaches for HR, because with a lot of them, you still need to record all the time they spend working. Read more
The OT violation most companies overlook
Technology’s made it easier for employees to work anytime, anywhere. And it may also make companies more likely to get sued for FLSA violations. Read more
