The US Department of Labor wants you to know…

USDOL wage and hour

That they are actively enforcing the Wage and Hour laws.  But that’s because they want you to be in compliance so everyone is playing on a level playing field.

That being said, they suggest that you read some of their Fact Sheets and work with both your HR team and your Legal team to assure that you are in compliance and if you’re not, to address that fact before they have to address it.

Here are some of the Fact Sheets that may be of interest:

Fact Sheet #13: Employment Relationship Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs13.pdf

Fact Sheet #17A:  Exemption for Executive, Administrative, professional, Computer & Outside Sales Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime_pay.htm

Fact Sheet #21: Recordkeeing Requirements Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs21.pdf

Fact Sheet #22: Hours Worked Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs22.pdf

Fact Sheet #23: Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs23.pdf

Fact Sheet #71:  Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.pdf

Remember, even though you may be in compliance with Federal Law, you may be out of compliance with State and Local laws.

Our advice, err on the side of caution!

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