Eighth Circuit rules employers can change workweek regardless of effects on overtime pay *

USA - November 1 2012
On October 10, 2012, the Eighth Circuit in Abshire v. Redland Energy Services, LLC (Case No. 11-3380) confirmed that under the FLSA, employers are allowed to alter the days contained in employees’ workweek to minimize overtime pay as long as the change is intended to be permanent.

Co-authors: Byron Lau , Julie A. Totten .

Amendment to New York’s Labor Law expands the universe of permissible wage deductions *

USA - August 21 2012
The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill amending New York Labor Law Section 193 and establishing new categories of permissible wage deductions that employers may take with the consent of employees

Co-authors: Timothy J. Long, Mark Thompson.

Re-examine your criminal background check policies *

USA - June 21 2012
For many employers, criminal background checks are necessary to prevent employee theft in the workplace; to avoid lawsuits from employees, customers or clients based on the conduct of a worker who was formerly incarcerated; and to ensure compliance with laws that bar people with criminal records from certain occupations.

Co-authors: Gary R. Siniscalco , Alexandra Stathopoulos.