The Fair Labor Standards Act & Teleworking According to the Department of Labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal,...
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Month: May 2020
What does quid pro quo harassment mean?
Harassment in the workplace is unlawful. This is true for sexual and non-sexual types of harassment. Harassment can take many forms: It may be that you feel bullied by a group of coworkers, who tease you regularly because of your race or religion. Alternatively, you...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act-Part 2
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Part 2 The second paid leave provision included under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA") is the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act ("Expansion Act"). The Expansion Act expands the Family and...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act-Part 1
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Part 1 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"). The FFCRA includes two paid leave provisions. One being the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. This blog will...