Should you track exempt employees’ hours?

Many companies don’t track the time exempt employees work. But here’s one reason some experts recommend it: Read more

$1.8 million lesson about IT employee classifications

December 15, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Security and law 

The rules on which employees are exempt from overtime may be complicated, but a recent court ruling highlights one simple fact: Read more

Computer pros: The next OT minefield?

November 18, 2008 by · Comments Off
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Of all the confusion over the FLSA’s overtime rules, there’s one part of the law that’s especially problematic for a lot of companies: Read more

Manager’s lax documentation lands company in court

October 13, 2008 by · Comments Off
Filed under: Document retention, Security and law, Special Report, Time and attendance 

Whichever way companies choose to track employees’ time, a recent case makes one thing clear: They must keep accurate records — or take a big hit in court. Read more

Tech workers file big FLSA claim

It’s an area of employment law that’s causing a lot of confusion lately: the OT classification of IT employees. Read more

5 legal pitfalls of telecommuting

July 18, 2008 by · 2 Comments
Filed under: Security and law, Special Report, Telecommuting 

Companies across the country are looking for ways to help workers cope with rising gas costs. But many might be offering flexible arrangements too quickly without considering the legal consequences. Read more

The OT violation most companies overlook

May 12, 2008 by · 14 Comments
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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