For more information about Ohio, employer obligations visit our Ohio labor law posting requirements. Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. Although some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, Ohio is […]
In the digital era, it’s easy for employees to work anytime, anywhere. Tools like smartphones, laptops, and tablets all help to boost employee productivity, however, they can also ride a delicate line concerning employee hours and wages. Employees who work off the clock, for example, may claim that they should be compensated for the time […]
Business owners must comply with a variety of federal labor laws. Though many small business owners think that these laws only apply to large corporations, many federal labor laws apply the moment that a business hires its first employee. Companies that violate labor laws may face fines, lawsuits, or even criminal prosecution. Read on […]
What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 is a federal law that governs important wage and hour standards for U.S. employees. It sets the minimum wage, establishes rules for overtime eligibility, regulates child labor, and determines employer recordkeeping requirements. The law applies to full-time and part-time employees […]
Under federal laws, as well as the laws of the New York Department of Labor, the Division of Human Rights, and other state agencies, New York employers are required to display certain posters in the workplace to remain in compliance. Employers of certain sizes or in particular industries are subject to additional posting requirements. In […]
Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) rules update: On December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor was ready to enact a new labor law to increase salaries under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The increase focused on white collar workers who do not receive overtime pay due to their exempt employee status. President Obama has […]
The federal Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division stated that there are no plans to change the federal minimum wage poster. The federal minimum wage poster (known as FLSA) will remain the same even though the new federal Overtime Law will go into effect Dec. 1, 2016. Poster Compliance Center Research Department continues to […]