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torka42 posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:36:24 -0800

California Prison Guard Furloughs Ruled Invalid
Lots of businesses and government agencies are turning to unpaid furloughs to cut costs. But what happens when furloughed...
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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:58:22 -0800

Rec'd letter 2day offering "strategic alliance". Read letter 3 x, visited co. website, still don't know what they do. Is plain English dead?
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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:47:45 -0800

What To Expect When You’re Expecting a Wage and Hour Audit
How to minimize your chances of a wage and hour audit, and how to survive an audit if you find yourself involved in one. No...
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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:31:50 -0800

NJ Gas Station Owner On Hook For $57K
Do you own or operate any gas stations? Did you know the US Department of Labor has a Gas Station Enforcement Initiative,...
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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:21:22 -0800

You’re Not As Small As You Think You Are
Think your business is too small to attract the attention of wage and hour investigators? Think again... Related...
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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:03:30 -0800

I love Christmas! Just wish I were a little further along in preparations. Somehow it managed to sneak up on me again this year.
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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:23:34 -0800

How to Take a Punch
Practical steps to help you avoid a wage and hour lawsuit or judgment. Related posts:Too Small for Time and...
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:55:21 -0800

Lunch: Not Automatic
Setting up your time and attendance software to automatically deduct lunch and breaks might seem like a good idea at the time....
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:42:55 -0800

California Crackdown
The California Attorney General files a $2.63 million lawsuit against a car wash and the car wash's owner and warns of more to...
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torka42 posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:32:03 -0800

Commissioned Sales Person Exemption Trips Up Auto Dealers
Auto dealerships and others who employ commissioned salespeople, take note. It's possible you might be inadvertently violating...
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:39:49 -0800

I Did Not Know That!
Think most employees are exempt from overtime requirements? Think again... Related posts:Making the Case (Again) for Time and...
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:06:34 -0800

Restaurateurs: Finding Wage and Hour Confusing?
Cornell University has compiled a handy guide to wage and hour regulations in the USA as they apply to restaurants. Could be a...
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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:19:36 -0800

@karriflatla Dunno who you host with, but my host has problems with WP auto updates, too. Does this info help? http://bit.ly/6xq4hn
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torka42 posted a blog entry

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:53 -0800

The FLSA and the Flu
Have you seen the new DOL question-and-answer sheet covering the potential FLSA implications of a flu pandemic? Might be good...
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:55:40 -0800

Back at work after a week away from email / voicemail. I'm going to be all day getting caught back up again!
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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:39:50 -0800

FLSA Self-Audit Checklist
Links to articles offering tips for conducting your own wage and hour audit. Related posts:FLSA Round-Up
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:10 -0800

Sometimes Even The Government Gets It Wrong
A couple of examples of city and county governments who got themselves in hot water over violations of the Fair Labor Standards...
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:44:32 -0800

Small Business Time and Attendance: An Idea Whose Time Has Come ? SMBtime
Excellent point. A common worry for many business owners is "buddy punching." With a biometric solution, buddy punching is virtually eliminated. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)
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torka42 posted a blog entry

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:37:03 -0800

Sobering Statistics
A former high-ranking DOL executive offers some sobering statistics on wage and hour issues. Small and mid sized business...
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torka42 posted a blog entry

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:51:45 -0800

Still Trying to Clean House in California
Owners of a California maid services company have been dragging their feet for over two years when it comes to paying a hefty...
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:42:33 -0700

@glowbird Just posted photos from office #Halloween party: http://bit.ly/4juiro Enjoy... :-)
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:09:50 -0700

@glowbird Easy one: guy in office put letter "J" on his shirt. Walked around. He was a jaywalker. Kinda lame, but kinda funny, too.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:08:07 -0700

@glowbird At office today, I was a stick figure. Photos up soon. :-) Probably doing ye olde standard witch trick or treat tomorrow.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:57:37 -0700

@glowbird Interesting fantasy life you've got there... ;-)
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:38:46 -0700

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