Tag Archives: Employee

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Posted on February 5, 2024

In a pivotal move, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on January 9, 2024, set to take effect on March 11, 2024. This rule fundamentally revises the guidelines for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors … →

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Government Rule on Employee Overtime Pay on Hold

Posted on November 30, 2016

The News On November 22nd, a federal judge in Texas halted the implementation of a new government rule on employees eligible to receive overtime pay. The Backstory Under federal law, employers must pay certain workers overtime pay (i.e., “time-and-a-half”) if … →

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6 Things Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know Before Implementing Workplace Drug Testing

Posted on April 20, 2015

Have you adopted a Drug and Alcohol Policy?  Drug testing programs work best when implemented based on a clear, written policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor … →

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