Tag Archive: fair labor standards act

The Floor and Ceiling of Wage and Hour Laws

June 15, 2026 3:47 pm Published by myhrcounsel

In recent Tips of the Week, we have pointed out situations where state wage and hour laws are more protective... Read More

June 9, 2026 1:55 pm Published by myhrcounsel

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are not required to provide employees with rest breaks or meal periods. This... Read More

June 1, 2026 8:30 pm Published by myhrcounsel

When an employee goes out on FMLA leave, an employer is forced to find a way to cover that employee’s... Read More

May 26, 2026 2:13 pm Published by myhrcounsel

When an employee has poor attendance and claims that their attendance issues are related to their recognizable disability, what is... Read More

May 18, 2026 4:02 pm Published by myhrcounsel

“To be or not to be” or “employee or not employee?” Both are weighty decisions, but for very different reasons. ... Read More

May 11, 2026 6:18 pm Published by myhrcounsel

A recent court case has addressed the issue of compensable work time and demonstrates the new complexities involved in determining... Read More

April 17, 2023 3:22 pm Published by myhrcounsel

“Recent Guidance on the FLSA and the Administrative Exemption” The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees one... Read More

January 14, 2021 6:10 pm Published by myhrcounsel

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate employees for all time spent performing work, regardless of whether... Read More