I read an interesting article by Richard Reibstein of Locke Lord on a thorny issue that I have encountered numerous times. That is whether an employer can cover individuals it
Continue Reading Independent Contractors And Workers’ Compensation Coverage—Never The Twain Shall Meet?
I have handled numerous prevailing wage cases, including dozens under the federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and read with great interest the proposed changes to the decades-old law. The proposed rule
Continue Reading USDOL Changing Manner In Which Davis Bacon Act/Prevailing Wages Are Determined—Tilted Towards The Workers For Sure!I blogged the other day about a USDOL travel time Opinion Letter for the construction industry and foremen in that industry. The employer seeking the advice posed three scenarios and
Continue Reading USDOL Issues Travel Time Opinion Letter For Construction Industry-Part II
I have stated many times that I am pleased that the USDOL has taken again to issuing Opinion Letters which guide employers in complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Continue Reading USDOL Issues Travel Time Opinion Letter For Construction Industry
I am often asked by clients if paying non-exempt employees on a day rate or via some other form of compensation, rather than an hourly rate, somehow “frees” an employer
Continue Reading Paying Day Rates Does Not Alter FLSA Overtime Obligations
In an October 28, 2010 posting in the New York Labor and Employment Report, Joseph Dole comments on a new law that took effect in New York State on October
Continue Reading Crackdown on Allegedly Misclassified Independent Contractors Continues: New York Joins The Club