A contractor located in Georgia, was found guilty of paying affected workers at straight-time rates for all hours worked and employing various illegal payment arrangements to evade paying overtime wages for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. These workers were employed...
In the realm of Business, understanding and adhering to employment laws is a critical aspect of ensuring a fair and safe working environment for employees. Recent findings from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) shed light on the importance of compliance and the...
In the world of Business, compliance with employment laws is a critical aspect of running a fair and lawful operation. Recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) against two plumbing companies in South Carolina underscore the importance of adhering to...
In a tragic incident that took place on March 27, 2023, an 18-year-old employee of a Missouri contractor met with a fatal accident while working on a commercial building’s roof. The young worker, employed by a roofing contractor was applying sealant to the roof when...
A recent federal court ruling in Pennsylvania should serve as a cautionary tale for small and midsize business owners, particularly those in the food service industry. Two pizzerias located in PA, have been ordered to pay a substantial sum of $252,579 in back wages...
Many HIPAA-covered entities and business associates struggle with developing and implementing a sanctions policy. What should it say, is zero-tolerance required, do we have to impose discipline in every case, etc? These are examples of frequent and thorny questions...
