2020 has certainly had its share of challenges, but closing your books doesn’t have to be one of them. Join us as we discuss payroll year-end reporting and processing. Essential…
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The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for enforcing federal labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Act establishes minimum wage,…
The Department of Labor recently finalized the salary level for overtime exempt employees. Listen in as we provide specifics on the final rule, practical advice regarding salary compression, and tips…
For more than five years, workers across the nation have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. Known by many as the Fight for $15, the nationwide movement advocating for…
Providing bonuses to employees is often associated with performance goals, sales metrics or as a way to acknowledge employees during the holiday season. Employees enjoy receiving bonuses and employers generally…
On Monday, an employee comes into work for his 9 AM shift. He punches in at 8:53 AM. On Tuesday, he punches in at 9:06 AM. And on Wednesday, he…
It can be an employer’s worst nightmare. A DOL Investigator arrives unannounced at your worksite. She reviews your files and interviews your employees. She finds a handful of time record…
Tipping practices and minimum wage laws vary from state-to-state. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the tipping rules are pretty straightforward and the consequences for violating them are significant….
Out to Lunch: Best Practices for Rest and Meal Periods How many breaks you have to provide and whether those breaks are paid varies from state-to-state. Generally, meal periods are…
You can’t always control the hand you are dealt. When the Department of Labor (DOL) comes knocking at your door you should be prepared to defend you wage and hour…
