On July 2, 2015, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals answered the question: “[W]hen is an unpaid intern entitled to compensation under the FLSA?” The question was a matter of first impression in the circuit, and the decision was a long-awaited one, because it addressed a question left unresolved since 2013 when two New York … Read more
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) is a type of insurance coverage that protects businesses from financial consequences associated with employment-related lawsuits. But, as is the case with most insurance policies, EPLI policies vary wildly in terms of price and breadth of coverage. Below are three things to consider before you purchase an EPLI policy. 1. … Read more
If a non-exempt employee works part time for two separate, but related, employers in the same workweek, such that the employee works 20 hours per week in one company and 25 hours per week in the other company, is the employee legally entitled to overtime pay because he is working more than 40 hours per … Read more
Most employers know that an investigation needs to be conducted whenever the employer knows or suspects harassment or discrimination is occurring or has occurred in its workplace. Although a lot has been written by others offering tips and guidelines on how to conduct an effective investigation, less has been written about an equally important issue: … Read more
If your company is considering developing (or revising) an employee loan policy, or even just making a one-off loan to a stellar employee, read on. Unbeknownst to many employers, there are a number of laws and regulations that impact almost every facet of the loan – from who can receive one to how your company … Read more
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act defines a “discretionary bonus” as a sum paid by an employer in recognition of an employee’s services during a given period of time (for example, a calendar year) if: the very fact that the bonus payment is to be made and the amount of the bonus payment are at … Read more
In a prior post titled Top Myths About Hiring Independent Contractors, we identified three common misconceptions about the use of independent contractors. The absence of clear-cut rules about the kinds of workers who are and aren’t appropriately classified as independent contractors continues to result in the misclassification of independent contractors by employers. Here, we identify three … Read more
Whether you’re working with independent contractors or hiring your first employee, building a business team brings with it a whole new area for compliance: labor and employment law. Labor and employment laws cover everything from payroll and workers compensation to workplace posters to preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, there is no single … Read more
Telecommuting is increasingly popular among startups and small businesses, and not surprisingly so. Much has been written extoling the benefits of allowing employees to telecommute, and it’s very much the norm at companies earning high ranks on “best places to work” lists. Above and beyond the feel-good benefits to employees, telecommuting also provides cost-sensitive startups … Read more
Employers sometimes forget that it’s not just employees who can sue them, but applicants as well. With the cost of defending a claim of discrimination at several hundred thousand dollars, and new laws in place that provide increased hiring protections for candidates, it’s more critical than ever for employers to conduct lawful employment interviews. As most … Read more
If you are not a current client of the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova, please do not include any information in this e-mail that you or someone else considers to be of a confidential or secret nature. The Law Office of Kristine A. Sova has no duty to keep confidential any of the information you provide.
In addition, please be advised that the transmission of information via this website or by e-mail does not establish an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova is not established until and unless the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova agrees to such a relationship in a separate written document.
If you are not a current client of the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova, please do not include any information in this e-mail that you or someone else considers to be of a confidential or secret nature. The Law Office of Kristine A. Sova has no duty to keep confidential any of the information you provide.
In addition, please be advised that the transmission of information via this website or by e-mail does not establish an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship with the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova is not established until and unless the Law Office of Kristine A. Sova agrees to such a relationship in a separate written document.