We’ve all heard the saying, “hindsight is 20/20”.
Meaning, it’s easy to know the better course of action to take after something has already occurred.
So while learning the hard way not to leave a pair of shoes alone with a puppy may not result in any serious repercussions, there are instances when realizing a mistake after the fact can.
For employers, this means understanding and appropriately managing employee rights before an investigation comes knocking.
With a number of laws and regulations in place to protect employees like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers are tasked with the responsibility of comprehending the requirements and implementing processes to maintain compliance.
In fiscal year 2016, more than 45% of Department of Labor (DOL) investigations were agency-initiated and more than $266 million in back wages for more than 280,000 workers were discovered.
While an audit might not necessarily indicate intentional infringement on employee rights, the cumbersome process and imposed fines for unintended noncompliance isn’t worth the risk.
Don’t wait until a DOL investigation to learn about employee rights.
Join us Wednesday, January 18 for a free webinar and hear straight talk from a DOL Senior Investigator Advisor about common missteps employers make.
