Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance
FLSA Travel Time: Employer Guide to Paid Commuting, Remote Work, and Special Assignments
FLSA travel time is far more complicated than most employers realize. The 2026 DOL opinion letters reshaped key rules for commuting, remote work, hybrid schedules, and special assignments — and small factual differences can completely change whether travel must be paid. Here’s what employers need to know now.
Paying Employees for Training: FLSA, Wage‑and‑Hour, and ADA Rules Employers Must Follow
Employers who rely on “credit hours” or off‑the‑clock training create classic FLSA exposure. Mandatory training, manager‑assigned modules, and any time spent troubleshooting or repeating LMS content must be paid based on actual time worked — not estimates. State laws are often even stricter, making unpaid training a fast path to wage‑and‑hour liability for multi‑state employers.
Is Your HR Team Protecting Your Business? A Labor Law Attorney's Guide to 7 Red Flags in Senior HR Personnel
For small and midsize businesses, hiring the right HR leader is critical. The right HR leader helps your company grow, meet organizational goals and minimizes operational disruption. The wrong choice can expose your company to costly risks, compliance issues, and even litigation. Here’s how to spot warning signs in your senior HR personnel—and how partnering with CHRO can help you avoid them.