As expected, the United States Department of Labor today released its proposed changes to the companionship and live-in worker regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. What was unknown was how significant the proposed changes would be. The short answer: Pretty significant. The regulations substantially limit the companionship exemption under wage & hour laws to… Continue Reading
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Creative Solutions by Employers to Combat High Gas Prices: Telecommuting and Beyond
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith gas creeping up to $5 a gallon in Connecticut, some employers are revisiting their telecommuting policies or becoming more creative in the way that they are dealing with high gas prices. After all, in Connecticut, the main means of transportation for many is not public transportation, but a car. The Hartford Courant reports: A… Continue Reading
