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Sign-on bonuses have become a common incentive in healthcare, especially for nurses and other essential workers. While these bonuses can be a great perk, they can also lead to confusion when it comes to calculating overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides several exemptions to its wage and hour regulations, one of the most frequently misunderstood being the outside sales exemption. This exemption applies to employees who engage in sales activities outside their employer’s...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at protecting workers' rights in the United States. Despite its importance, wage violations under the FLSA are surprisingly common in several industries. If you're an employee or employer,...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a collection of federal laws that serve to protect workers' rights. However, despite its clear provisions, some employers still ignore the FLSA, particularly regarding wage deductions. Among the most common violations are those...
Numerous federal and West Virginia state statutes establish certain rights for employees. For example, businesses should not allow sexual harassment, discriminate against those with medical issues or violate safety standards for the industry in which they operate....
A lot of industries are struggling with staffing issues. As a result, employees are constantly asked to work through their lunch breaks or carry pagers and other internal communication devices so that they’re perpetually on call, even during their meal times....
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to provide overtime pay when employees work more than 40 hours during their workweek. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a regular employee workweek consists of “seven consecutive 24-hour periods.” Employees working over 40 hours during their regular seven-day workweek must receive at least an additional 50% of their normal pay rate…
Employers have discretion in choosing what to pay their workers. However, denying pay, misclassification and other deceptive practices can negatively impact morale and productivity. Even worse, in serious cases, non-compliant employers may face legal repercussions. If underpaid workers have adequately researched fair wage rates and discovered discrepancies in pay, they have the right to notify their employer. In some situations,…
Unfortunately, the categorization of wages and classification of employees does not always help to streamline a workplace experience. Sometimes, employers will use these complex systems to pay improper wages or get away with wage theft. But how do you know if you have suffered from such a thing? First, you need to know how other forms of payment outside of…
Feeling like you are not getting fair compensation can impact your morale and productivity at work. However, prematurely asking for more money can backfire and hurt your reputation. Knowing some strategies for assessing how your compensation compares with other people doing your same job can help you make an informed assumption. Verify employee classification One of the more common reasons…