An employee who says his employer withheld overtime pay has recovered about $3,700 so far – but he is fighting to get much more. For finance teams, the case shows that depending on state law, the cost for violating applicable…
Employment Law
Pay transparency has been a dominant legislative theme in 2025 -- and three new updates in the final stretch of the year reinforce it as a lasting standard for employers. Delaware recently passed new pay transparency requirements Massachusetts is expanding…
A newly filed FLSA misclassification lawsuit in Massachusetts could have financial implications for FedEx, as it accuses the package delivery company of neglecting its legal duty to pay drivers overtime. The suit essentially asserts that FedEx created the independent service…
Under a new law in Maine, covered employers are now required to provide compensation -- or show-up pay -- to employees who report to work but have their shifts canceled or reduced. Finance teams should anticipate adjustments to payroll processes…
It’s a wildly astronomical number, and we’re not trying to scare anyone – but a recent case from New Jersey shows that employee misclassifications can be a costly mistake. The state of New Jersey recently recovered more than $19 million…
Sometimes, the payment of bonuses is at the discretion of the employer. But at other times, bonus payments are required under the terms of an applicable employment agreement. When that is the case – and the bonuses are not paid…
Intrusive, intimate questions. Unwanted physical contact. A senior official publicly engaging in inappropriate conduct at an office holiday party. That’s what happened at a county public defender’s office, according to a sexual harassment complaint submitted to the California Civil Rights…
Having trouble deciding whether an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? A ruling from a federal appeals court in a case from Texas provides some help. The court ruled that a highly compensated vice president of…
A California judge recently approved a $43.25 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit alleging that The Walt Disney Company violated equal pay laws -- a case that underscores how wage disputes can create material liabilities, force reserve adjustments, and disrupt…
Normally, an employee’s travel or commuting time is not compensable under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. However, when overnight travel is required, it can create additional overtime liability for employers. Here's what finance teams need to know. A federal…
The Department of Labor (DOL) has quietly issued a wage investigation policy change that could significantly reduce the financial impact of the agency's administrative investigations. It was released during a busy news cycle focused on the negotiations and passage of…
A recent appellate court decision in Ohio should catch the attention of any business leader managing workforce risk. In Shephard v. CrossCountry Mortgage, a jury awarded a former CPA $2.1 million after finding she was terminated due to age discrimination…
