Seems like a simple enough question, but it’s one that has resulted in lots and lots of litgation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In a move that generated very little discussion in the employment law/HR universe, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently clarified exactly what “clothes” means under Section 203(o) of the FLSA. [...]

First, the good news . . . According to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. workplace fatalities fell 17% in 2009 to an all-time record low. There were a total of 4,340 workplace deaths, compared to 5,214 the previous year. In a similar vein, the National Council of Compensation Insurance reports [...]

In my humble opinion, NBC’s The Office is the world’s #1 employment law training aid. All you have to do is (1) watch it and (2) do the exact opposite of everything you see. To help enhance your viewing experience, each week I provide a critique of the action from an employment lawyer’s perspective. Last [...]