It’s a tricky question without an easily discernible answer: When do employees on call need to be paid? Here’s some help from the Department of Labor.
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Tags: Department of Labor, hours worked, on call
While courts usually come down hard on employers for violating FMLA, here’s some good news: They’re just as strict when it comes to employees and their obligations.
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Tags: eligibility, FMLA, hours worked
Employees are rarely paid for the time it takes them to get to work. But how much control can a company place on employees’ commutes before that time becomes “hours worked?” Read the facts of this real-life case and decide: Who won?
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Tags: commute, FLSA, hours worked, train
Sometimes, figuring out FMLA eligibility is pretty cut-and-dry. But that doesn’t mean employers and employees never disagree on who can take leave. Here’s one example of a dispute about what hours should be included.
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Tags: eligible, FLSA, FMLA, hours worked
Employees need to work at least 1,250 hours in a year to qualify for FMLA leave. But the lines can often blur regarding what counts as hours worked. Here’s some clarification.
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Tags: 1, 250, FMLA, hours worked
