by Timothy Maynard | Sep 30, 2016 | Employment Law, Timothy Maynard
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced it will issue a final rule to implement Executive Order 13706, which provides paid sick leave to federal contractors, on September 30, 2016. The DOL’s final rule comes a little more than a year after Executive Order 13706 was...
by Timothy Maynard | Oct 28, 2015 | Timothy Maynard, Wage and Hour Law
Yesterday, Good Morning America featured a story about a lawsuit brought against the Milwaukee Bucks which alleges that the NBA franchise failed to pay their dancers minimum and overtime wages in violation of federal and state law. The lawsuit has been brought by...
by Timothy Maynard | Jul 1, 2015 | Timothy Maynard, Wage and Hour Law
In late May, Attorney Johnson posted an article foreshadowing the long-awaited revisions coming to the Department of Labor’s regulations on certain overtime pay exemptions. Earlier this week, the Department of Labor announced the details of its proposed rules. If...
by Timothy Maynard | May 27, 2015 | Timothy Maynard, Whistleblower
Many employees face a difficult decision in confronting their employer’s illegal actions. Often, an employee with knowledge of such actions must weigh the risks of retaliation against their desire to stand up against an injustice. However, when that injustice includes...
by Timothy Maynard | Apr 23, 2015 | Timothy Maynard, Wage and Hour Law
Employees Who Earn Commissions Often Improperly Denied Overtime Pay Many employers incentivize employee compensation by paying their employees commission payments in addition to an hourly rate or salary. Commonly, employees are paid a lower guaranteed salary or hourly...
by Timothy Maynard | Dec 22, 2014 | Employment Law, Timothy Maynard
On August 1, 2014, the Department of Safety and Professional Services enacted several changes to the regulations which govern licensing and Rules of Conduct for Wisconsin nurses. One of the most dramatic changes was the repeal of Wisconsin Administrative Code Sections...
