Massive class-action lawsuits against Wal-Mart have propelled alleged violations of wage-and-hour laws into the headlines. But companies of all sizes are contending with a rising tide of such claims.
For smaller employers, the bottom line impact may be far greater than for Wal-Mart.
Wage-and-hour laws mandate that certain employees should be paid at hourly rates and be eligible for overtime payments. These employees are commonly referred to as “nonexempt” employees because they are not exempt from overtime laws.
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