Articles Posted in Wage and Hour

Nothing good comes of forcing employees to go to brothels

December 19, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

And, then, there are those that allegedly do. It is on those occasions that this blog can practically write itself.

Take, for example, AutoNation. According to a complaint recently filed in California state court — well, let’s just say that AutoNation better have some good lawyers.

A copy of the complaint and some crazazy unlawful harassment — allegedly, of course — follows after the jump. Along with a few employer tips on same-sex harassment.

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When your employee works OT on the QT, must you pay it?

December 15, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

That was the question that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals faced in an opinion released yesterday. I’ll provide the answer and some analysis after the jump…

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What’s the tax treatment on a Georgia lap dance anyway?

September 21, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

After the jump, you’ll meet Karenza Clincy. She, along with other “nude, female exotic dancers,” sued The Onyx (safe for work), an Atlanta Nightclub, for wage and hour violations. The club claims that the dancers are independent contractors. The plaintiff-dancers claim that they are employees — and employees get minimum wage and time-and-a-half for overtime.

Who wins? ~~We all do.~~ Hit the jump for a trip down to the A-T-L (feat. Ludacris) and — what the heck were we talking about — oh yeah, the answer to some legal question…

Businesses rejoice! NJ adopts new overtime regulations.

September 14, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

Pornographers need employment lawyers too, you know.

July 14, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

Welcome everyone to the ~~first~~ last edition of T&A Thursday, where I update you on all that’s going on in the world of porn and employment law.

After the jump, it’s all the news that’s barely fit to print. (At least it’s safe for work)…

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This term’s top 5 employment-law Supreme Court rulings…in haiku

July 7, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

Last month, the Supreme Court handed down – if not the most important – certainly, the highest-profile decision of this term with Wal-Mart v. Dukes. However, in addition to this headline-grabber, this term saw four other significant employment-law decisions from the High Court about which employers must take note.

After the jump, I revisit each case…in haiku.

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Could the Beastie Boys collect overtime pay in Pennsylvania?

June 28, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5rRZdiu1UE

If Cochese and Bobby, “The Rookie” were working mall security in Pennsylvania, would their employer have to pay them for the time they spend keeping those uniforms looking 80s-spiffy? If it were up to one Pennsylvania federal court, they would be SOL.

You’ll see what I mean once you hit the jump…

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Wage and hour claims made easier, thanks to an iPhone app

May 11, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

The U.S. Department of Labor has created apps to allow non-exempt employees to record their time on their iPhones and iPads.

For more on this app and how it may impact companies with hourly employees, read on past the jump.

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Misclassifying an employee may void a non-compete agreement

April 19, 2011 | by Eric B. Meyer

In an unpublished opinion, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied a Pennsylvania company’s attempt to enjoin a former employee, who had entered into several restrictive covenants with the company, to compete directly against the company and solicit its customers.

What did this employer do wrong and how can you learn from its mistakes?

After the jump…

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