Foster & Associates

Human Resources Advice/Wage & Hour Compliance

New case law and evolving regulations make it difficult for companies to stay compliant with state and federal law. The challenges are wide ranging: from determining whether an employee is exempt or non-exempt to the eligibility requirements for the Family and Medical Leave Act.

As in-house counsel and Human Resource professionals try to keep pace, the company can be left unnecessarily exposed to potential lawsuits. The consequences of not staying abreast of the changing statutes and regulations can prove costly, financially and in reputation.

Across a broad range of business issues and practices, employers need to know the right questions to ask:

Is our company protected from retaliation claims by employees who are disciplined or terminated while using the FMLA?
Have we accounted for the significant difference between California law and federal law in the accommodations to be provided for disabled employees?
Are we at risk regarding handling information sent in e-mails or stored in our data base?
Have we improperly exempted some employees from wage laws, such as overtime pay or lunch break requirements, simply because they are paid a salary or supervise employees?

These services are especially important at a time of sweeping and critical change. At Foster Employment Law, our attorneys assist employers in asking the right questions. We provide the counsel, training and tools designed to limit litigation risk. We have broad experience in helping draft and implement a variety of complex employment-related policies and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.