Tips and Articles on HR Best Practices, HR Outsourcing, and HR Compliance

Paying Employees for Training: FLSA, Wage‑and‑Hour, and ADA Rules Employers Must Follow

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.

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Is Your HR Team Protecting Your Business? A Labor Law Attorney’s Guide to Red Flags in Senior HR Personnel
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Is Your HR Team Protecting Your Business? A Labor Law Attorney’s Guide to 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.

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