Wage and Hour Violations Burden Small Businesses

By Donnie Starr On August 1, 2008 Under Small Business Wage and Hour lawsuits filed by employees have almost doubled in the last 6 years. To avoid penalties, employers must have a clear understanding of the classifications of employees who are exempt from the overtime provisions of the law. Mis-classifying workers as independent contractors can also land the employer in serious trouble with the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service. Links are provided to the Department of Labor and IRS websites for clarification on these issues.