I have defended all manner of class actions, exemption, working time, independent contractor, but this case is a novel twist on that theme. A group of employees is suing a
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Recordkeeping Violations Spell a Real Problem for Employers
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Accurate records are extremely important for employers. The employer must record the employees’ start time, when they took lunch, and when they leave at the end of the day. That…
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The Danger In Docking The Pay of Exempt Employees
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Last week, the Southern District of Texas denied a motion by Power Line Services Inc. (“Power Line”) to dismiss a class action alleging that the company improperly docked employee paychecks. The claim…
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More Independent Contractor Legislation On The Horizon
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A bill (S. 770) that targets alleged misclassification of individuals as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been re-introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). The bill…
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