Beyond Essential Functions: The True Scope of ADA Reasonable Accommodations
Does an employer need to provide an ADA reasonable accommodation for a non-essential job function – such as the ability to enter the workplace in a…
Uncovering Inventory Shrinkage: A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Introduction: In the challenging landscape of retail, inventory shrinkage can be a persistent and costly issue for businesses, leading some employers to…
Overtime Shockwave: The $131K Wake-Up Call for Worker Classification
Introduction: The intricacies of employment classification can be a maze for employers, and a recent case involving a Hawaiian security firm serves as a…
Unintentional Overtime Pay Gaps: The Costly Consequences of Wage Theft
In the intricate landscape of employment regulations, even unintentional lapses in overtime payment can have significant repercussions. The U.S.…
Classifying Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
Why is there a lot of buzz recently about classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors?
The Department of Labor (DOL) just…
How Long Do Employers Have to Correct Pay Errors?
Our company just realized that we made an error in the amount of an employee’s pay – how long do we have to fix it?
Mistakes happen. There is, however, no…
When are meal breaks paid?
In most states, a break that is more than 20 minutes does not need to be paid – UNLESS the employee performs work during the break. A health system in…
