The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes requirements for minimum wage, equal pay, overtime pay, child labor and recordkeeping standards for employers. Most employers know that nonexempt employees get paid overtime and exempt employees do not, however, there is more to the FLSA.
Your company's road to success is littered with curves and hazards, not the least of which are potholes of concern about discrimination lawsuits. Read about positive steps you can take to make the road a little smoother.
Delivering the news of a layoff or organizational downsizing may prove to be one of the most challenging tasks a manager can face. Despite the unfortunate fact that layoffs have become commonplace, they remain a sensitive subject that often evokes feelings of fear, distrust and pessimism among surviving employees.
As most savvy employers realize, the number of employment-based complaints, charges and lawsuits filed by current or former employees have escalated rapidly in the past decade. Are you prepared?
Allowing employees to telecommute is not just a quick decision. Consider the pros and cons and plan your telecommuting policy.
