You’ve heard the question before: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Believe it or not there really is a restaurant with that name. It’s sort of in my neck of the woods — New Jersey. So here’s another question: What happens when you fail to properly record time, pay overtime, fudge the job […]
Can Federal Employees Sue the Government for Shutting Down?
I thought that might be an interesting question for this week. It’s not quite what it sounds like though, so let me explain. As you know, the federal government has been shut down since December 22, because our President and Congress can’t agree on a budget. But not all government agencies are entirely shut down. […]
Can an Employee Sue for Reduced Overtime?
A supervisor in your company just told one of his direct reports that she can no longer work voluntary overtime. She’s always put in 4 hours of work before the start of her scheduled shift. As most of you know, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that when an employee works more than 40 […]
30 Million Reasons Why Systems Administrators May Not Be Overtime-Exempt
Does your company have I.T. employees? Do you pay them a salary? That makes them computer professionals, right? So they’re probably exempt from federal and state overtime laws right? Well, hold on. The Computer Employee Exemption is, overall, poorly understood by employers — and even attorneys. Many employers get this one wrong. I’ve posted on […]
There Might Be a Way to Settle that Wage and Hour Claim After All…
Your employee claims you owe unpaid wages (usually that means overtime), and you’re starting to lose some sleep. You’ve heard how wage and hour claims are on the rise, and how they can add up to significant dollars. First there are the wages themselves. Then there are liquidated damages equal to the amount of the […]