People Force Solutions: Employee Time Clocks & Attendance Solutions

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Today’s Topic: Timekeeping—If It's So Simple, Why So Many Lawsuits?

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Most recently, attorneys John K. Skousen and Christopher J. Boman, partners at the Irvine, Calif. office of employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP have pointed out the obvious that’s not so obvious.

Timekeeping

“It's the employer's obligation to track hours worked, and these records are imperative to an employer's compliance with wage and hour laws, say Skousen and Boman. Employers should document employees' meal and rest periods in writing each day, including when they were taken, how long they lasted, whether they were waived, and if so, why they were waived.”

“One prominent problem facing companies is employees refusing to take their meal period. Employers must monitor those situations and ensure employees are taking and documenting the proper breaks to avoid class action lawsuits that can reach millions of dollars in settlements.”   

At the end of every pay period, the total hours worked for each employee should be verified. "Stolen" hours from manipulated time cards is outright theft, and dishonest employees will take advantage if employers are not watchful. Create timekeeping documents that are irrefutable in court, Skousen and Boman say.

State and Federal Wage/Hour Laws

Although both state and federal wage/hour laws are operating simultaneously, the most favorable one to the employee always applies. Employers must understand the interaction between state and federal laws, and know when to refer to which rule.

Compensation Plans

Every employee who begins work for an employer has an implied contract for compensation. Employers must share what the compensation rate is before employees start working. Employee compensation plans, which detail specific information must be in writing to be binding.

Top Goal

The number one goal for every employer should be to eliminate repetitive practices that could be found unlawful and could give rise to a class action lawsuit, say Skousen and Boman.

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