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Incorrectly classifying a worker as an independent contractor when they really are an employee under the law can have many adverse consequences for the worker and the employer alike. In addition to tax liability, misclassifications can trigger liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act for minimum wage violations or unpaid overtime. To avoid these pitfalls, businesses shoul...


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With extreme winter weather striking many parts of the country (and soon to bear down on this area), employers must consider the possibility of short-term closures. Whether an employer closes for a day or a few days, the closure affects all employees, including those on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. As with all aspects of FMLA leave calculation, if you have quest...


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Many non-exempt employees may receive total compensation that includes various forms of pay. An employee, for example, might earn, in addition to their base pay, bonuses. Depending on the nature of these bonuses, earning a bonus may impact an employee’s “regular rate of pay” and, therefore, their rate of overtime compensation required by the Fair Labor Standards Act. If you h...


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The circumstances surrounding employees who need Family and Medical Leave Act leave are not necessarily black-and-white. An employee in need of FMLA leave may also have a history of attendance problems at work. Even if the employee’s absenteeism is extensive and has the employee on the edge of termination — perhaps especially in these scenarios — a wise employer will proceed ...


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