Like most employers, you likely employ a mix of employees who are overtime-eligible (non-exempt) and employees who are paid a salary regardless of the number of hours they work per week (exempt). In a move that has been estimated to make an additional 4.2 million employees eligible to receive overtime, the United States Department of Labor […]
In what is becoming a common theme for employers, an administrative law judge recently ruled that Chipotle violated the National Labor Relations Act after it disciplined and fired an employee for his social media posts. The employee, an hourly food prep and food service worker at a Chipotle location in Pennsylvania, posted tweets complaining of […]
Employee use of social media can be a tricky area for employers. As we all know, social media profiles can be a mix of personal and work-related content. But employers who discipline or terminate employees based on statements made on social media run the risk of violating the law. Section 7 of the National Labor […]
Does your brewery include a bar, restaurant and/or tasting room? If so, it’s worth taking a look at how your bartenders are compensated. If your bartenders are paid primarily by tips, then you may consider taking a tip credit against the hourly minimum wage. Taking a tip credit allows your business to pay a lower […]
Due to a recent change in NY law, even employers that are organized as a New York LLC can be liable for payroll violations! When you are running a business – large or small – one of the last things you may think you have time for is to ensure that your employees are properly recording […]
Maybe you need a little extra help around the holidays, or maybe you want assistance from someone with a special skill or knowledge. How you classify such workers is just as important as the work they will provide to your business, as misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor (as opposed to an employee) can have […]