The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched the nationwide Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The PAID Program encourages employers to conduct self-audits of their minimum wage and overtime payment practices. Employers who discover violations and self-report them may avoid penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). But . . . New York Attorney … Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities. These accommodations can take various forms, including structural modifications to the workplace and scheduling adjustments. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also considers time off from work to be a reasonable accommodation in many situations. Time Off … Read more
A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on public-sector unions throughout the country. The Court’s decision might allow any government employee to refuse to pay union dues. The case is Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. The Supreme Court heard the parties’ arguments on … Read more