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EntertainHR: Twisters Reminds Employers to Be Weather (and Employment Law) Aware

Twisters was a great summer movie. It had action, the hint of romance, subtle nods to original, questionable science and Glen Powell in a cowboy hat. What more can you ask for? I’m an employment lawyer living in the heart of tornado alley. So, I know a thing or two about tornados and what to […]
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Know When a New Hire’s Work Is Considered Compensable Under FLSA

Hiring a new employee takes time—for example, time completing paperwork before the start date, as well as time reviewing policies and procedures and completing training. But how much of that time is considered compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Orientation and Onboarding The FLSA generally counts a new hire’s time spent in orientation […]
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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Key Exemption Issue

On June 14, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide an important Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) question—namely, whether an employer claiming an exemption from overtime needs to prove it by “clear and convincing” evidence (a very high standard) or by a preponderance of the evidence (a lower, easier standard to meet). The decision is […]
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