For much of the last decade, a legal and regulatory storm at the state and federal level has surrounded classification of workers as “independent contractors” or “employees.” The dramatic growth of the gig economy has contributed to the upheaval.

Supervisors occupy a far more demanding and consequential position in today’s workplace, however far too few employers take the effort prepare their supervisors for one of their most critical roles — comprehending the significance of information an employee communicates relating to the ADA or FMLA.

Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.

While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers.

Employee handbooks may once again become a potential source of liability for unsuspecting employers.

It appears that in the case of most employees, agreement with the concept of unions in principle does not translate into a willingness to vote a union into their workplaces.

Employers should consider conducting a thorough review of the job duties of all salaried employees to determine overtime eligibility.

Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your workplace can withstand increased governmental enforcement we are likely to experience.

The coronavirus pandemic has been one of those once-in-a-lifetime events that no one, especially employers, ever wants to see again.

FLSA wage and hour violations are among the most common employer errors in the workplace.