I recently discussed the use of employee handbooks and provided insight on how employers can avoid legal risks.
When asked about company protections by having policies in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding overtime pay and wage corrections (as an example), I cautioned, “If the company knew employees were working off the clock and did nothing about it, or they weren’t enforcing their stated policies, it won’t make a difference.”
Besides just making sure national laws are covered in employee handbooks, employers must also incorporate language about state-level laws. “California and New York are no longer the only states playing in the field of employment law,” I explained in the articles. “Every year more states are mandating new obligations. Employers need to get in line with those laws or face legal exposure.
The articles, “Employee Handbooks: Reducing the Legal Risks” were published in the fall of 2024 and are available at the links below:
- Board Converting (November 11, 2024)
- Turf News, Turfgrass Producers International (September/October 2024)