Payroll

Can we tell employees not to talk about their pay with each other?

Generally not. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants all non-supervisory employees (not just those in unions) the right to organize and engage in “concerted activity” for the purpose of mutual aid or protection. Concerted means “in concert,” meaning more than...

Federal Meal and Rest Period Requirements

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide meal or a rest period to employees. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20 minutes), the FLSA considers the breaks compensable work hours and...

When can we deduct from an exempt employee’s pay?

In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary amount. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholding and benefit elections. There are a handful of other situations in which a deduction...

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