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Pandemic Planning: Wage and Hour Issues
Employers faced with a pandemic need to know how to manage a variety of wage and hour issues. Federal law has addressed many of the factors to consider when preparing for or working through a pandemic. In this 3-part article series we will cover these factors across several wage and hour topics. In this installment, we will cover several pay issues and scenarios. Keep in mind that individual state laws or collective bargaining agreements may apply as well.
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Pandemic Planning: Wage and Hour Issues (Part II)
Employers faced with a pandemic need to know how to manage a variety of wage and hour issues. Federal law has addressed many of the factors to consider when preparing for or working through a pandemic In this installment we will cover the use of volunteers as well as the rules around asking employees to work longer hours or perform job functions other than their usual work.
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Pandemic Planning: Wage and Hour Issues (Part III)
Employers faced with a pandemic need to know how to manage a variety of wage and hour issues. Federal law has addressed many of the factors to consider when preparing for or working through a pandemic. In this 3-part article series we cover these factors across several wage and hour topics. In this installment, we will cover several pay issues and scenarios.
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DOL Releases Final Rule to Clarify Joint Employment
On January 12, 2020, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced the release of a final rule clarifying issues surrounding joint employment, which is of particular interest to employers that use staffing agencies, have franchise relationships, and use subcontractors. The effective date of the new rule is March 16, 2020.