Often, attorneys advise clients on FLSA issues, such as exemption issues. Then, a lawsuit ensues and the employer may want to use the defense that it relied in good faith
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USDOL Opinion Letter Takes Expansive View Of Independent Contractor Status
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The issue of independent contractor is in the forefront of today’s legal scene, on numerous fronts. There is also an issue with changing technology and its impact on these thorny…
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Court Refuses To Award Liquidated Damages in FLSA Collective Action Even After Finding Employer Did Not Pay Proper Overtime
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What scares me the most about a USDOL audit or a FLSA lawsuit is the threat of liquidated damages. These damages, which double the wages due, are imposed almost routinely…
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Will New USDOL Compliance Office Help or Hurt Employers?—Time Will Tell
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There is an old saying, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.” Everybody thinks that is funny as, often, the opposite is true, especially for the employer…
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