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Second Circuit Revisits Standards for “Working” Time vs. Off-the-Clock in Reviving Wage & Hour Class Action

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Class Actions, Litigation, Wage & Hour

When does the workday begin? When does it end?  These were among the questions that the Second Circuit addressed and resolved in an important wage & hour decision last week. The case, Kuebel v. Black & Decker, can be downloaded here. The court held that an "employee’s commuting time is not compensable as part of his… Continue Reading

When Everyone Has Their Own Smart Phone, What Does That Mean for the “Workplace”?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to a large group at the Connecticut Community Providers Association in Rocky Hill about social media and compliance issues. The Connecticut Community Providers Association represents organizations that provide services and supports for children and adults with disabilities and significant challenges including people with substance use disorders, mental illness,… Continue Reading

If Texting & Cell Phone Use Increase Risks of Accidents, What Should Employers Be Doing?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

The New York Times this week published a series of articles revealing studies that showed that drivers who sent text messages were 23 times more likely to get into a collision.  Even the casual use of cell phones while driving may increase the risk of accidents. In light of these reports, what — if anything… Continue Reading

The Blackberry Issue: How PDAs Can Create Serious Wage and Overtime Issues

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Wage & Hour

I love my Blackberry Bold. And I know many others that praise the virtues of an iPhone or other PDA device. But recently, questions have been raised about the use of these devices by non-exempt employees — in other words, those employees who are eligible to receive overtime.  If these employees are reviewing their messages outside of… Continue Reading