Question: Can we tell nonexempt employees not to check email and messages when they’re supposed to be off the clock? They’ve been doing this a lot, and we don’t want to have to continue paying them for this additional, unscheduled time. Answer: Yes, you can tell...
Time & Attendance
What happens if an employee’s FMLA time has run out, but they say they’re not able to return to work?
Even if an employee has exhausted their FMLA leave for the year, their condition may fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, a disabled employee is one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major...
If we require employees to arrive ten minutes early to prepare for work, do we have to pay them for this extra time?
Question: If we require employees to arrive ten minutes early to prepare for work, do we have to pay them for this extra time? Answer: Yes. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (and likely state law as well), you must pay employees for all hours worked including time...