Automatic Deductions
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Lessons from the DOL’s Recovery of Backpay from Chick-Fil-A Franchisee for Improper Uniform Deductions
Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it had secured over $12,000 in back wages for 184 employees…
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Waiting to Exhale: When to Pay Employees for “Idle Time”
Recently, we discussed the issue of a call center employer who took deductions for employees’ “idle time” while on duty,…
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Congress Repeals FLSA Provision, Immigration Battle Heads to Supreme Court
Earlier this week, we discussed the important amendment to the transportation bill that would clarify that federal law preempts certain…
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Playing with FLSA Fire: Lawsuit over Call Center’s Aggressive “Idle Time” Deductions Proceeds
Recently, the federal district court in Minnesota allowed a collective action filed by call center employees to proceed in an…
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FLSA FAQ: Automatic Deductions for Meal Periods and Breaks
As we discussed earlier this week, under the FLSA employers do not have to pay employees for “bona fide meal…
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