The rules includes clarifications on the "economic reality" test, two "core factors" and other factors needed to determine if workers are employees or independent contractors.
The Department of Labor's newly proposed distinction between employee and independent contractor will cause complications for roofing contractors that rely on subcontractor labor.
Should other states follow suit, roofing contractors across the country will need to overhaul safety protocols and employment practices to comply with COVID-19 workplace safety rules.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued bulletins clarifying what workers should know about child labor laws and paid and medical sick leave as summer officially begins during the pandemic.
Cano Roofing Inc., doing business as signature Roofing in Eagle, Idaho, must pay $48,206 in overtime to employees and faces $5,526 in penalties for child labor violations.
Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.
Workplace disputes can range from simple verbal arguments to the extreme of workplace violence. Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out conflicts.