April 2010
Up-to-date information on wage-hour principles and developments from
Fisher & Phillips attorneys who focus their practices on these matters.

"Comply Or Else – But Don't Ask For Help" (Updated 05/23/10)

April 30, 2010 13:31
by John E. Thompson
Tough talk and other recent developments could reveal an increasingly adversarial, "gotcha" approach to FLSA enforcement by the U.S. Wage and Hour Division.

Compliance | Government Enforcement | Retaliation

Coincidental or Coordinated? Unpaid Internships Drawing Lots Of Attention (Updated 05/25/10)

April 25, 2010 08:59
by John E. Thompson
A spate of recent developments signals potential trouble for organizations allowing unpaid internships, particularly profit-seeking entities.

Compliance | Employee Status | Government Enforcement | Interns

Increasing Risk Of "Independent Contractor" Challenges (Updated 05/24/10)

April 19, 2010 04:39
by John E. Thompson
If your organization's operational model includes an "independent contractor" contingent, it is more important than ever to ensure that this status can be successfully defended.

Employee Status | Government Enforcement | Independent Contractor

"New Sheriff" Launches FLSA Enforcement Program

April 7, 2010 09:58
by John E. Thompson
U.S. Labor Secretary Solis has announced the We Can Help program, which is designed in part to encourage reports of alleged Fair Labor Standards Act non-compliance.

Compliance | Government Enforcement

First-Ever FLSA Break Requirement

April 1, 2010 10:33
by John E. Thompson
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act now requires covered employers to grant breaktime to a worker for the purpose of expressing breastmilk for a nursing child.

Breaks | Enforcement | Government Enforcement | Hours Worked | Legislation | Retaliation | Timekeeping

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