Your Employees Logged Off. Their Overtime Clock Did Not.

The late-night Slack message. The quick call to an employee about a project after getting the kids to bed. The email fired off from the couch at 10 p.m. The quick fix handled over the weekend. For many employees, the … Read More

You Can’t Contract Your Way Out of It: Independent Contractor Classification Unpacked

One of the most common and costly mistakes employers make is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. The legal standards are widely misunderstood, and the consequences can be severe: exposure under state and federal employment laws, including unemployment insurance liability. Four common misconceptions … Read More

FLSA Compliance: The Three Mistakes That Cost Employers Millions

The Fair Labor Standards Act is a minefield, and we see employers step on the same landmines over and over. Here are the three costliest mistakes: Think you’ve got your employee classifications figured out? Think again. 1. The “Contractor” Who … Read More

Comply Don’t Buy! Free Mandatory Posters!

New laws often take effect July 1 and the poster solicitations are already coming fast and furiously. As we always say: you do not have to buy, just comply! State and federal mandatory posters are free–see the links below. And … Read More

The US Department of Labor Relaunches Opinion Letters!

On June 2, 2025, the DOL announced its plan to broaden and expand its opinion letter program across five subagencies.* This is a change in federal labor policy from the prior administration. WHAT ARE OPINION LETTERS? An official, written response from … Read More

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