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Court challenge looms, but employers urged to prepare for new overtime rule

by Tammy Binford

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Employee-signed arbitration agreement—what could possibly go wrong?

During the onboarding process, employers often have employees sign various agreements, including arbitration provisions. But what obligation does the employer have to likewise sign the agreements? In a recent federal...

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Determining when a bonus is discretionary or nondiscretionary under the FLSA

Many companies annually prepare business goals and establish incentives for employees if the goals are met. One common incentive is the quarterly or annual bonus. While the reward process seems straightforward, it can...

Allowing unpaid leave when PTO is still available

Q Our company has a paid time off (PTO) policy entitling employees to paid vacation and sick leave. When they request time off, can they choose to use unpaid leave instead if they still have a PTO balance? A In...

DOL extends ability to use telemedicine visits for FMLA purposes

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the legal landscape, this time with the U.S. Department of Labor extending its earlier position that, under certain circumstances, a telemedicine consultation will constitute an...

6th Circuit clarifies FLSA test for educational programs

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan employers) recently clarified how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption for educational programs should be applied when some duties don’t...

MCAD regs designed to resolve pending cases face pandemic-related challenges

If you’ve had a case pending before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) for quite some time, you may be wondering what the next steps will be. Here is an update on what to expect at the commission...

When to record COVID-19 workplace exposures on OSH Act log

Q One of our nursing home employees who was exposed to a COVID-19-positive resident just returned to work from a 14-day quarantine after testing negative. Do we have to record it in the Occupational Safety and Health Act...

5th Circuit says no to FLSA misclassification claim

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) recently analyzed the proper application of the administrative exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court’s...

Q-A: Allowing unpaid leave when PTO is still available

New DOL regs provide clarity for compensating tipped employees

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations covering tipped employees. Barring any changes, the rule takes effect in February 2021. Tip...

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