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$1.8 million lesson about IT employee classifications


December 15, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, 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:

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Computer pros: The next OT minefield?


November 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

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:

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Manager’s lax documentation lands company in court


October 13, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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Tech workers file big FLSA claim


August 27, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

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

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5 legal pitfalls of telecommuting


July 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: 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.

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The OT violation most companies overlook


May 12, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Security and law, Special Report

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.

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