FLSA Archives - Jules Halpern Associates LLC

On March 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (“PAID”) program. PAID is a…

As discussed in a prior newsletter article, employers are required to satisfy the New York minimum wage and overtime laws…

In January 2018, the United States Department of Labor (“USDOL”) relaxed the standard governing unpaid internships and published updated guidelines…

Chase $8.3M Misclassification Settlement Recently, JPMorgan Chase was sued by roughly 2,000 assistant branch managers in a class action who…

When an employer does not fully comply with wage and hour laws, it may result in back pay fines and…

Since 2009, the federal minimum wage for nonexempt employees remains at $7.25. However, states and local governments continue to raise…

March 23rd, 2017 | By Jules Halpern Associates | Circuit Court Decisions, Employer Liability, Employment Law, FLSA

The Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, recently held that employees who file a claim under the Fair…

February 28th, 2017 | By Jules Halpern Associates | Employee Handbook, Employment Trends, FLSA, Human Resources, Wages and Hours

As technology continues to make it easier to stay connected and perform work from any location, more employees are finding…

January 31st, 2017 | By Jules Halpern Associates | FLSA, Human Resources, New Jersey Law, New York Law, Wages and Hours, Weather-Related Absences

Prudent employers are preparing themselves for the many issues that arise from weather-related absences and facility closures. The Old Farmer’s…

January 31st, 2017 | By Jules Halpern Associates | Employer Liability, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA/Workplace Safety, Wages and Hours

Due to requirements under the Inflation Adjustment Act, which requires federal agencies to adjust their civil monetary penalty levels each…