Technology’s new FLSA trap
Legal problems arise when nonexempt employees stay connected to the workplace 24/7. But here’s a way exempts can get you in trouble, too. We’ve written about the legal issues caused when nonexempt...
View Article$1.8 million lesson about IT employee classifications
The rules on which employees are exempt from overtime may be complicated, but a recent court ruling highlights one simple fact: Misapplying the exemptions can cost companies a lot of money. TAC...
View ArticleShould you track exempt employees’ hours?
Many companies don’t track the time exempt employees work. But here’s one reason some experts recommend it: It could save a big chunk of money in the event of a wage and hour lawsuit. In one recent...
View ArticleNew legal pitfall when exempt employees e-mail
Mandatory furloughs have become a common way for companies to avoid layoffs. But here’s one thing those companies need to look out for: How exempt employees use their computers while they’re forced to...
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