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Proposed Employment Legislation

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Jan 6, 2014 | Labor and Employment

As the new year begins, it is always interesting to see what lawmakers have in store for the coming year. One of the more interesting things to review are pieces of proposed legislation currently in play in Washington D.C. that could have a significant impact on...

Non-Employee Classifications

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Dec 23, 2013 | Labor and Employment

About once a year, I feel compelled to address a common problem in employment matters – “non-employee” misclassification. This occurs for a couple of reasons. First, I spend a lot of time every year speaking with clients regarding classification issues. Second,...

Highlights: Interns, FMLA Regs, Minimum Wage

Highlights: Interns, FMLA Regs, Minimum Wage

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Feb 13, 2013 | Labor and Employment

Today we want to hit a few of the highlights that have occurred in the employment law arena over the last couple of weeks. While there are many stories that have come out, the most compelling to me include interns, the new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...

Independent Contractors

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Oct 3, 2012 | Labor and Employment

Many cases are filed that involve reasonable interpretations of the law on both sides. But on occasion, a case comes along that appears to have limited room for argument. A recent case involving independent contractor misclassification appears to fit in that...

Employment Laws – Indiana Coverage Overview

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Dec 6, 2011 | Labor and Employment

For our last post on the topic of coverage under Federal and Indiana state employment laws, we turn to Indiana employment laws. Like many states, Indiana tries to fill in gaps where Federal Laws have failed to provide employees protection. But in some cases, Indiana...

Employment Laws – Wage & Hour Coverage Overview

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Oct 25, 2011 | Labor and Employment

A lot of my recent reading has reminded me of the ever-expanding number and scope of federal and state employment laws. Requirements and coverage are so varied that I think it is valuable to provide a check-up checklist, if you will, over the next several posts of...

FLSA – Administrative Exemption

by Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP | Oct 3, 2011 | Labor and Employment

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires employers to pay employees minimum wage for all hours worked, and time and one half the regular rate for all overtime hours worked. But the FLSA includes many exceptions and exemptions that can cause significant...