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Employment and Labor

A Salary By Any Other Name Must Still Be A Salary

This article was originally published on HR.com on September 1, 2023 and is republished here...

Employment and Labor

How to Avoid FLSA Violations When Requiring Workers to Use PTO

A recent court ruling may contain lessons for employers that would like to use workers’ PTO...

Employment and Labor

Employers Should Revamp Pay Practices Following Labor Rulings

RumbergerKirk’s Linda Bond Edwards shares why employers must make documentation and communication about wages a...

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Employment and Labor

Avoiding Costly FLSA Misclassification Errors

FLSA Audits Can Help Employers Avoid or Minimize the Impact of Misclassification Claims The Fair...

Employment and Labor

Hurricanes, Wildfires And Floods, Oh My!, In HR.com

How to put emergency action plans in place for dealing with natural disasters and other...

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Employment and Labor

Out with the New: Rescission of DOL 2021 Rule Could Make Independent Contractors Full-Time Employees

A newly proposed federal regulation could flip the script for employers across the country that...

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Employment and Labor

Gender Dysphoria and the ADA: What it Means for Employers

On August 16, 2022, a Fourth Circuit panel for the United States Court of Appeals...

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Commercial Litigation

Eleventh Circuit Reiterates Availability of Postjudgment Rule 11 Sanctions

The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently reversed a district court’s denial of...

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Employment and Labor

Florida Businesses can do More When Aiding Gig Economy Worker in Emergencies Without Worry of Liability

Good news is on the horizon for companies that legitimately use independent contractors.  The Florida...

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Employment and Labor

To Avoid FLSA Retaliation, Don’t Miss the Oral Complaints

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently reminded field investigators to be on the lookout for...

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