Employers in the United States are subject to a variety of legal and regulatory requirements. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to grant unpaid leave time to qualifying employees for their medical needs, or those of family members. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to classify employees as exempt vs. non-exempt and then pay overtime properly. Many organizations do not fully understand and correctly apply FMLA and FLSA rules.

Experience shows that 75 percent of employers do not properly apply the Fair Labor Standards Act. Violations include poor documentation of hours worked hours by an employee and improper calculation of their overtime rates.

In addition to complex federal regulations, employers may also face a myriad of state regulations. For example, California has rules governing how daily overtime, double-time and weekly hours should be applied to pay. Some also dictate when meal breaks should occur.

WorkForce Software’s consulting services are an integral part of our offering. Our consultants can help customers navigate through this maze of regulations to reach a successful business process and avoid costly litigation and penalties.