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FLSA video: Supreme Court to rule on meaning of 'changing clothes'
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear an important case involving donning and doffing and the meaning of the term 'changing clothes' under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In the latest installment of BLR's HR Compliance News Update video series, legal editor Susan Prince provides background on the issue and details about the case--and explains why it's important to employers.
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Deductions from pay: What employers can and cannot deduct
Can I deduct this or can I not?
Uniforms, tools, damage, shortages, meals and lodging, fuel…and the list goes on. Deductions from pay is a never-ending issue for employers.
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Video: When must employee training time be paid?
When must employee training time be considered hours worked that must be paid? In this video, HR.BLR.com Legal Editor Susan Prince addresses this question posed by a subscriber through our Ask the Expert service. Prince explains the circumstances under which employee training time is and is not considered hours worked.
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Holiday pitfalls for employers: Gift cards and bonuses
The holidays are just around the corner! It’s exciting, but there are many pitfalls for employers in the wage and hour arena. In this article, I will address two holiday issues important for employers to understand: holiday bonuses and gift cards.