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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

Insperity

In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Supervision and control of work schedules. Authority to hire and fire employees.

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Massachusetts’ Workplace Wellness Program Law May Set the Standard

WELCOA

Zabawa, JD, MPH • Attorney & President | Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC Many people may not realize that some states have workplace wellness program laws; it’s not just the province of the federal government. See 211 CMR 115.

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Ask a Manager speed round

Ask a Manager

I supervise a role where critical thinking is really important – people need to be able to problem solve and think on their feet to figure out ways to resolve issues within a general policy and rules framework. In a government job, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to be successful in changing this.