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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: Department of Labor, nonexempt, work at home
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: BlackBerry, e-mail, Fair Labor Standards Act, nonexempt
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: Department of Labor, DOL, nonexempt, timesheets, work at home
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 the rest of this entry »
Tags: BlackBerry, e-mail, lawsuits, nonexempt, overtime
