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ProValue, LLCJuly 2011

Paying Non-exempt Employees for Work Done After Hours  

 

Do you pay your non-exempt employees for conducting business via cell phone or e-mail after normal work hours? If not, you are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

 

The FLSA states that employers must pay non-exempt employees for work that is permitted, even if it was not requested by the employer. For example, an employee may voluntarily check their work e-mail or return business phone calls after work hours. The reason for the work is immaterial. The hours are work time and are compensable.

 

ProValue is available to assist you with FLSA questions and compliance.

Employee or Independent Contractor? 

 

It is critical that companies correctly determine whether an individual providing a service is an employee or independent contractor. The relationship between the two should govern this determination, not the way the company chooses to pay the person or any agreement made between the two parties. This is easier said than done.

 

The first step is to determine the business relationship that exists between the company and the person performing services. Some employers hire temporary workers to help them during a busy period and think that they are "contract labor" or "contract employees", when in reality such terms are practically meaningless under wage and hour laws and payroll tax laws.   
 

Don't make this mistake and face penalties and fines from the IRS and the Department of Labor. Contact ProValue at (620) 802-0723 to schedule a review of your company's situation.
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Check Your Policies
Does your handbook contain these revised policies?

 

Social Media

Anti-Retaliation

Oklahoma Drug & Alcohol Testing

Kansas Clean Air Act

Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

 

If not, it's time for a revision.

Learn more today.

Contact: Andrea Atkinson

ProValue HR Specialist

aatkinson@provaluellc.com 

(620) 960-3210 
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Job Opening
 
Grain Originator, Central Kansas

Established multi-location grain company looking for an experienced grain originator/merchandiser for in-store and on the farm grain. Candidate must be willing to make cold calls in country, office phone calls and assist with customer walk-in business.

 

Must have strong people and communication skills, ability to build relationships, solid understanding of grain marketing, logistics, marketing programs, ability to manage credit risks, and desire to develop new business. Series 3 license a plus. Excellent compensation & benefit package.