Day: August 5, 2011

FLSA Consent Decree Shows DOL Mission to Protect Low-wage ‘Vulnerable’ Workers in Small Firms

By Todd Leeuwenburgh Aug 5, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 5, 2011

When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), no employer is small enough to fly under U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) enforcement radar. Defunct 1st National Leasing Inc. agreed to pay eight former telemarketing employees $34,235 in back wages under a July 19 consent judgment that will put an end to DOL allegations […]

In Search of (Divine) Comedy

By Matt Rita Aug 5, 2011 That's What She Said

Updated: Aug 5, 2011

Last week’s post lamented the August heat (call it an inferno) many parts of the country are enduring, while looking ahead wistfully to the promised land (call it a paradise) of a new season for The Office.  In the midst of this entertainment limbo, I took the suggestion of a fellow blogger and sought inspirational […]