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Administration to crack down on independent contractors: are you ready?
In light of widespread budget deficits, state and federal officials plan to start aggressively pursuing...
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
The Fifth Circuit recently reviewed the standards used to determine whether one who works for...
Age discrimination claims may involve job postings
Discrimination claims arise from all aspects of the employment relationship, not just termination. A recent...
Per diem payments affect overtime pay
Many employers struggle to manage overtime costs paid to employees. One approach employers have tried...
Is an Adverse EEOC Determination Always Available to Sway the Jury?
As many employers have learned the hard way, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has...
8 and 80 Overtime Pay
Hospitals and other institutions “primarily engaged in the care of the sick, the aged, or...
Who is entitled to overtime pay?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (the “Act”) is a long-established federal law that applies to...
If you have to fire an employee, do it the right way
In The Art of War, ancient military strategist Sun Tzu teaches that opportunities multiply as they...