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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...
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor

The Fifth Circuit recently reviewed the standards used to determine whether one who works for...
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Age discrimination claims may involve job postings

Discrimination claims arise from all aspects of the employment relationship, not just termination. A recent...
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Per diem payments affect overtime pay

Many employers struggle to manage overtime costs paid to employees. One approach employers have tried...
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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...
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8 and 80 Overtime Pay

Hospitals and other institutions “primarily engaged in the care of the sick, the aged, or...
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Who is entitled to overtime pay?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (the “Act”) is a long-established federal law that applies to...
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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...
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Five Big Mistakes Employers Make on a Regular Basis

Some of the most serious legal issues we see arise from common mistakes that employers...
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Should installers be paid overtime?

On September 19, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum of understanding...