New Labor Department online guidance may help employers execute contingency plans during health emergencies, such as COVID-19, while remaining compliant with federal wage laws.
Relevant elements of wage and hour rules were considered in 15 questions and answers that address a range of scenarios and concerns, including those related to teleworking, wage-payment requirements, and joint employment, as well as volunteering leave and payment on termination.
Joint-Employment Concerns
Liability issues could arise for employers that supplement their workforce during the COVID-19 health crisis by relying on temporary employees from a staffing agencies if those workers are not properly paid, the guidance ...