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I Didn’t Know They Were Working – Do I Still Have to Pay Them?

[02/11/12]

Posted on February 11, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

Suppose one of your supervisory employees – for over eight years – clocked in 15 to 45 minutes before the start of her shift 5 AM early morning shift and spent most of that time doing tasks related to her normal duties.  Then, your employee sues you and claims that she has been underpaid... READ MORE

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Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

[02/10/12]

Posted on February 10, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

Every “day” we see examples where the usage of ambiguous wording in employment policies leads to confusion and litigation.  While the people who drafted the wording may have decent annual salaries and may have understood what their wording was intended to mean, one wonders if they should “also receive two weeks paid vacation per... READ MORE

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