This is the first in a ten-part series designed to help employers avoid mistakes that may result in regulatory problems under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. A.        Overview of the 2016 Revisions:  On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced updated rules to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA” or the “Act”) …

Basic Wage Record Obligations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), it is the employer’s duty to create and retain accurate records of hours worked each workday and each workweek for all employees who are not exempt from federal overtime requirements.  This includes keeping timesheets or time clock records that accurately reflect the arrival and …