The Pitfalls to Avoid With Wage and Hour
Unfortunately, the Mass. Wage Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and their accompanying regulations are highly technical laws that carry many pitfalls for the unwary. Even employers who are conscientious about treating their employees fairly can run afoul of requirements of which they are unaware, potentially exposing both their companies and themselves to severe penalties. The purpose of this article is to alert small-business owners to some common mistakes employers make when attempting to implement the Massachusetts and federal wage-and-hour laws.
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FLSA Pitfall Compliance
FLSA pitfalls will be costly to the workplace. Wage and hour claims are increasing rapidly, which can be costly to business owners who are unaware of the proper guidelines, attorneys at Potomac, Md.-based law firm Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy, & Ecker, P.A. have witnessed. Further, class action lawsuits are also becoming increasingly prevalent.
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Human Capital Management
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Under The FLSA Are Managers Always Exempt from Overtime Pay?
Companies better become aware of their responsibility under the FLSA. The Fair Labor Standards Act clarifies rules for manager. Managers generally are exempt from overtime compensation under state and federal wage and hour laws. However, it is important to remember that it is job duties and not job titles that determine whether or not an employee actually is exempt from this important source of increased compensation.
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Human Capital Management
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Minimum Wage vs. Livable Wage is There a Difference?
Through a Work Options for Women program, she now works four hours a day, four days a week at Project Angel Heart, helping prepare meals and washing dishes. She’s paid $8.50 an hour, but even with the extra money, Charles’ budget is tight, and there’s no room for savings.
Read the article linked below.
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Sudden Chill sent Wal-Mart’s way but All Companies Be Aware!
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis quietly announced two actions last week that could have far-reaching effects on workers and Wal-Mart, the country’s largest private employer.
First, Solis boasted of a hike in the federal minimum wage.
She followed up with news that her department will hire 250 investigators this year to enforce wage-and-hour laws — a dire necessity according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office, which found the Labor Department had failed thousands of wage theft victims.
You can read the full article linked below.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/26/sudden-chill-sent-wal-marts-way/
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New York Attorny General Sues Manhattan Eatery over Workers’ Pay
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says a popular Thai restaurant in Manhattan’s financial district underpaid employees by hundreds of thousands of dollars, with some working up 72 hours a week for less than minimum wage.
Cuomo’s office filed a lawsuit Monday against Liberty Thai Corp., which runs the Lemongrass Grill, and company owner Hann Low.
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http://www.cnbc.com/id/31894497
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Charges Hits a New Jersey Trucking Company but these Charges could affect any Company across the Country
Who is handling your compensation? Are they well versed on which employees get what pay? Numerous companies across the country find themselves in front of the U.S. Department of Labor when pay does not equal position. It is vital for all companies to follow the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA). Knowing and following those standards can save you mucho dinero. There are specific regulations that govern exempt and non-exempt employees. Just ask a New Jersey Trucking company.
The entire article is linked below.
http://www.njbiz.com/view_release.asp?aID=8272
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