Tag: Labor Law Archive

Are Trial Shifts and Working Interviews Required to Be Paid in New York?

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Employees often wonder whether working interviews and trial shifts should be paid in New York. Here’s what you need to know about wage and hour laws and your rights. To learn more, reach out to an experienced employment law attorney today.

Understanding DOL’s Remote Work Hours Guidance

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As the necessity for teleworking continues due to COVID-19, employers and employees are still grappling with the changes brought about by a significant increase in teleworking. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently published guidance regarding timekeeping while teleworking. While acknowledging employers’ legal obligations for recordkeeping and reporting, the DOL also places…