Employer-provided “benefits” are varied to say the least. Under Oklahoma law, “benefits” include any “special wages that are paid at certain times under certain conditions, according to the terms of the employment agreement....more
Many employers turned to telework during the pandemic. Many will tell you these arrangements were not perfect, but were necessary to survive unprecedented circumstances. My clients often changed — or were forced to change —...more
3/19/2021
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“Working from home,” “teleworking,” “working remotely.” Call it what you will, the concept has always been troublesome for employers. COVID-19 has forced employers to reconsider this concept, which has become essential for...more
On March 14, 2019, Governor Stitt signed House Bill 2612, commonly referred to as the “Unity Bill,” into law. The Unity Bill was the product of a bipartisan group of legislators tasked with implementing additional regulations...more
One of the most difficult issues facing employers is off-the-clock work. Employers may find themselves having to pay for this time even if they do not authorize it. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations state that the...more