Understanding FLSA is like knowing the house rules before playing the game. To stay compliant, you need to get the basics down. Employee vs. Independent Contractor: If you control how and when someone works, they’re an employee. If not, they’re a contractor, and that means no FLSA coverage. Workweek: A seven-day, 168-hour period used to …
Unforeseen circumstance or life’s unruly dealings can mandate that an employee needs to take family or medical leave away from their work. Are you or an employee entitled to family or medical leave? The Department of Labor outlines the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) below: “The Family and Medical Leave Act provides certain employees …
