Department of Labor Archives - Puryear Law P.C.

Employee Wages and Hours Record Keeping Requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

December 7, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The US Department of Labor imposes requirements as to employee wage and hours worked record keeping. Failing to comply with those requirements can subject an employer to penalties, and can also harm the employer’s ability to defend against alleged labor law violations.

Employee Versus Independent Contractor Classification

December 2, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Classification of workers as independent contractors v. employees has become an important focus of the US Department of Labor in recent years. Misclassification of employees as an independent contractor is commonplace, and can subject an employee to significant financial penalties and costs. For that reason it is in the interest of every business owner to