Now that we’re all coming up from air from dealing with everything and anything COVID-related, let’s revisit some of the more mundane day-to-day basics. You’ve probably been through it so many times that it’s practically...more
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
Incredibly, COVID-19 has now impacted a third school year. Working parents were previously able to rely on the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to take leave in the event of school closures and/or...more
8/23/2021
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Child Care ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Learning ,
School Closures ,
Wage and Hour
There is no exhaustive list of potentially reasonable accommodations. Whether an accommodation is reasonable will depend on the unique circumstances of each instance, including the particular employee’s limitations and...more
Believe it or not, 2020 is nearly over. (Good riddance, right?) While the average Oklahoma workplace continues to look and function differently than ever before, some things never change. Today’s high will be nearly 70...more
“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
Smartphones have changed the employment landscape. Non-exempt employees can communicate via text or email any time of day or night, and may be expected to. My habit in the evenings is to check my work email, even if only to...more
10/24/2018
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De Minimis Claims ,
De Minimus Doctrine ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Off-The-Clock ,
SCOTUS ,
Timekeeping ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour
Overpayment of wages is more common than you may think. For example, inadvertent overpayment may occur in the context of processing new hire, promotion or revised benefit election paperwork. Regardless of the reason,...more
Ah…summertime. It’s finally here. The long days, the slower pace. Vacations, hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, and the ever-present risk of legal exposure. Huh? That’s right, summertime also ushers in different types of...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