Wage and Hour 101
The other day, I received another phone call from a tow company being sued for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which regulates minimum wage, overtime pay, and record keeping for most employers. Every time I get a call such as this, I experience two competing emotions: I am sad for the tow company getting sued because I know the road ahead will be wildly expensive and likely not end with a good result. However, I also experience a twinge of anger at the tow company for not implementing basic measures to avoid these types of lawsuits.