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FLSA Pitfalls and Innocent Errors
Inspired by the presentation given by Astron’s own Michael F. Maciekowich, in partnership with Bond, Schoenick, & King, entitled: “Can Your Compensation System Weather the (Hurricane) Winds of Change from the Obama Administration?” this edition of Astronology will tackle some of the pitfalls and innocent errors organization sometimes find themselves in when handling serious issues with the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.

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Glossary of National Labor Relations Board Terms
Charge--An allegation made by an individual, employer, or labor organization of an unfair labor practice under the Act. Charges are filed at NLRB's regional offices.
An Overview of Dominican Labor Law
1. Introduction Labor relationships in the Dominican Republic are governed by Law No. 16-92 of May 29, 1992, commonly known as the Labor Code, which is characterized by its strong and sometimes inflexible protection of the rights of the individual employee. This overview is a brief yet detailed summary of the Labor Code’s most relevant provisions. All references in parentheses refer to articles in the Labor Code unless otherwise specified. Please note that no overview can validly substitute professional legal assistance.
Federal Minimum Wage Increase
REMINDER: On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour from the current level of $6.55, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Labor Day…Just Another Holiday?
Every year, near the end of August, many prepare for the federal holiday of Labor Day on the first Monday of September. A lot of people consider Labor Day the close of summer. Many look forward to the last summer barbeque, time spent with family and friends, and also the Labor Day sales! Interestingly, the origins of the Labor Day holiday are not always discussed. In this edition of Astronology we will crack open the history books to discover the origins of the federal holiday of Labor Day.

Keeping Business Tax Records
The period of time a business must keep records and the types of records required varies according to the statutory requirements of the particular government or agency involved. The five main federal agencies are: Internal Revenue Service, US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Immigration and Naturalization, Social Security Administration, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition, there may be selective state agencies that have their own particular requirements. However, the tendency is such that the federal agencies usually have more stringent requirements, so we will focus on them.
Minimum wage – good or bad for business?
The questions around the minimum wage are always going to create a heated discussion and in my opinion is just another way for governments and usually socialist style governments to control the economy and turn things in to a nanny state! What is a minimum wage? The minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily or monthly wage that employers may legally pay to their employees. Minimum wage laws also prevent workers from selling their labour at an amount which is lower than the minimum wage level. Those that defend and advocate a minimum wage say that it increases the standard of living of workers and also reduces poverty.
Hiring Employees Is More Than Just Paying Salaries
Hiring employees is more than just paying a wage as it also involves additional expenses Federal and State mandated taxes – all of which really add up. In fact, these additional fees can related to more than 30% above the employee’s base wage rate.
What is Your Value?
Our society wages value in terms of numbers. This is especially evident in the workplace. You get up, go to work, labor away at your tasks for eight hours and at the end of year receive a wage perhaps $30,000. This is your worth, what is your value.

FLSA Overtime Rules and Regulations, Practical Applications
Every business owner knows that trying to decipher your employees’ payroll can quickly become a nightmare, especially if you are not well versed in the latest rules and regulations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, record keeping, overtime pay, and child labor standards affecting all workers in practically all areas. Listed below are a few of the FLSA specifications and how they affect the small business owner.
California Labor Law Update: Recent Court Decisions Favor Employers
The State of California is notorious for its liberal, pro-employee court system and complex employment regulations. Labor laws in California typically favor employees, and employers have paid billions in settlements for a range of violations, such as wage and hour infractions, discrimination and wrongful termination. However, several high profile court cases in California recently favored the employer, providing some relief to the constant barrage of employment lawsuits.
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