November 4, 2015
Proposed Changes to FLSA White Collar Exemption Rules It is estimated that more than 50 percent of all employers groups have misclassified their employees under the FLSA, although many do not realize it. Payroll errors can trigger a DOL audit, which not only opens your business up to significant fines but can also harm your company’s reputation and can be an administrative burden. During a DOL audit, the DOL will visit your company to conduct interviews, examine time clocks and ensure that all employment notifications are available to your employees. The auditor will also review up to three years of wage and hour records to determine if there are any violations in your payroll practices. Audit Prevention Strategies To minimize compliance risks, consider the following recommendations: Review your employees’ job descriptions to make sure they are accurate and reflect the jobs that employees are actually doing. Review your employee’s job duties to evaluate whether they fall within the “white collar” exemptions. Determine whether […]