Many employers choose to offer flexible work schedules to their employees. This flexibility allows some employees to telecommute from home. It can also save employers on office space and the emotional wear and tear on employees. Employees may be eager for the chance to commute to their basement office instead of spending hours in the [...]
As ESPN just discovered, your explanation of why you discharged someone could land you in court. When Brooke Hundley, a 22-year-old female production assistant, admitted to an affair with baseball commentator and former Mets GM, Steve Philips, ESPN fired her for what the company called “misconduct.” ESPN went on to tell the press that Hundley’s [...]
Would you expect a speeding ticket for doing 56 in a 55? Well, if the wage and hour investigators were handling traffic violations, you might even expect jail time.
In recent months, we have seen a tremendous increase in claims involving wage and hour violations. When wage and hour investigators conduct an audit, they can be [...]
With final exams coming to an end, many students are eager to gain real world experience through internships. Meanwhile, employers looking to save money while getting some extra summer help are happy to offer this real world experience in the form of unpaid internships.
However, in order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [...]
With the recent wave of devastating natural disasters in various parts of the world, many individuals and corporations are eager to help. Charitable organizations and their supporters are seeking donations from friends, family, and coworkers. When such solicitations occur in the workplace, many companies and employees are only happy to help. But what about the [...]