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Overtime Pay, the FLSA & “Time Theft” — Part I (Introduction and White-Collar Exemptions)

Written on 14 Jan, 2009 at 5:00

Who “owns” an employee’s time? Are you stealing from your employer if you take a personal call at work? What about if you check your personal email, or take some time to send out resumes? Does it matter... (Continue reading)

Navigating the Intersection of Telecommuting and Wage-and-Hour Law

Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 5:00

Telecommuting — Perk, Convenience, and Potential Legal Minefield Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home on either a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee,... (Continue reading)

Trucks and Guns: An Employment Law Fable, Part I (Overtime for Truck Drivers)

Written on 28 Oct, 2007 at 21:44

This truck driver walks into a truck stop. He’s there for a meeting with an HR manager from his company’s regional office to discuss why he’s not paid overtime. The manager, who was on his way home from his office, explains it’s... (Continue reading)

Employers Beware: Costly Overtime Suits Big Trend

Written on 30 Sep, 2007 at 0:47

On this Blawg, we’ve talked about overtime law and the risks of overtime litigation before (see links below). Nothing has changed, but the trend of increased litigation and expensive settlements in this area of employment law continues. As big overtime... (Continue reading)

Three reference sites — for general HR, overtime rules, and technology policies

Written on 8 Jan, 2007 at 17:41

The only common thread here is that these are three sites you may want to explore and bookmark, as they look to be full of helpful content. I’ve added them to my custom search engine. (1) AllBusiness bills itself as... (Continue reading)

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