THE DOL AND SMARTPHONES: BE SMART AND TAKE THE OFFENSIVE
Last week, the DOL issued guidance on how employees can use smartphones to keep track of their time (which could aid employees in investigations and or lawsuits). You have to read it yourself to...
View ArticleWage Theft: No Bad Intent but Ignorance is No Defense
Please see letter to the editor on wage theft in the absence of bad intent: http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20110708_Letters_to_the_Editor.html?viewAll=y The letter/blog should not be construed as...
View ArticleAVOID WAGE AND HOUR TSUNAMI FOLLOWING HURRICANE
AVOID WAGE AND HOUR TSUNAMI FOLLOWING HURRICANEReminder of wage and hour rules:1. As a result of the FLSA’s salary basis requirement, if as a result of the hurricane, you close for...
View ArticleSisyphus Had It Easy
From www.weknownext.com/blogSisyphus Had It Easyby Jonathan Segal on November 9, 2011 In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a king punished by being compelled to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to...
View ArticleCostly Unpaid Internships
As originally published by SHRM's "We Know Next," found here.An important customer, client, colleague or business partner asks an executive if her son can intern with your company for the summer....
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View ArticleWage and Hour Revolution
It is an honor to post my first article for Fortune/CNN:http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/29/the-new-workplace-revolution-wage-and-hour-lawsuits/This blog should not be construed as legal...
View ArticleOff-the-Wall Judgments/Settlements in Off-the-Clock Cases
Virtually every week we hear about another employer allegedly requiring, encouraging or tolerating non-exempt employees working off the clock. Even large employers with robust compliance programs are...
View ArticleWidening Web of Social Media
I am pleased to post an article I wrote for HR Magazine on minimzing the risks and maximing the rewards of social media: http://www.weknownext.com/trends/widening-web-of-social-mediaThank you to SHRM's...
View ArticleMeditate and Then Read: Off Duty Policies and the NLRB
As published by SHRM's We Know Next: my latest article can be found here.Many employers have rules that prohibit employees from returning to work while they are not on duty. These rules are designed...
View ArticleAvoiding Wage and Hour Hurricanes After Sandy
At the risk of being jaded, it seems that, after every natural disaster, plaintiffs' lawyers follow. So, now is good time to brush up on wage and hour rules relatives to closings that may result from...
View ArticleEmployees with Extended Shifts and Sandy: Wage and Hour Issues
Some employees may be required to stay on site for extended periods of time as a result of Sandy. Here is summary of the FLSA payment rules for non-exempt employees from the DOL website: Sleeping Time...
View ArticleTime is Money: On or Off the Clock Work?
As published by SHRM's HR Magazine:. 12/1/2012 By Jonathan Segal Time Is Money: On or Off the Clock? Vol. 57 No. 12 Many managers still don’t understand the Fair Labor Standards Act....
View ArticleSanta and The FLSA by my colleague: NATALIE HRUBOS
Santa and the FLSA –Natalie F. Hrubos – 12-16-12 Delivering presents to the well-behaved children all over the world in a single night is hard work. Sure, Santa Claus makes it look easy with his...
View ArticleIs There Room for Humanity in HR?
I am pleased to post my recent blog for SHRM's We Know Next: http://www.weknownext.com/blog/is-there-room-for-humanity-in-hrThis blog should not be construed as legal advice, as pertaining to specific...
View ArticleDMi 2013 WINTER WEBINAR SERIES
WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR! Webinars begin January 22 with Tough Love: What Your CEO Won’t Tell You About HR But I Will (Jonathan Segal) STRATEGIC HRCI APPROVEDCheck out all of our offerings here....
View ArticleCommon Pitfalls: The Devil Is In The Details; Regulatory Compliance
Here are 10 common or potential regulatory hurdles that may confound employers:1. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a meal period of less than 30 consecutive and uninterrupted minutes is work...
View ArticleFish Don't Know They Swim in Water
It is with pleasure that I share with you this blog on corporate culture I wrote for SHRM's We Know Next. http://weknownext.com/blog/fish-dont-know-they-swim-in-waterThank you,Jonathan
View ArticleWage and Hour Implications of the Government Shutdown
I am pleased to post a guest blog I wrote for the Philadelphia Business Journal regarding the wage and hour implications of the government shut...
View ArticleGive Me a Break
I am pleased to share with you my latest article written for SHRM's HR Magazine.Legal Trends Give Me a Break Vol. 58 No. 12 Know the rules for different kinds of work breaks. 12/1/2013By Jonathan A....
View ArticleWhat the Supreme Court's Decision on Donning and Doffing DOES NOT MEAN!
Case: Sandifer v. United States Steel CorporationBackground: As a general rule, the FLSA requires employers to pay their employees for time spent changing into required protective clothing/gear at...
View ArticleWage and Hour Snow Storms
Now is a good time for a quick reminder of the wage and hour rules on snow storms and employee compensation. Let's start with the FLSA: 1. As a result of the FLSA’s salary basis requirement, if as a...
View Article"Extreme" French Proposed E-Mail Law: Already Law in U.S.
A bill is being considered in France that would potentially restrict severely use of e-mail by employees off the clock....
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