How an Employment Attorney Can Assist You With Employment Contracts

Jun 07, 2017
By Peter Friedmann
Employment Contract Lawyers

An employment contract may exist between you and your employer. Understanding each provision of the contract, negotiating to improve certain aspects, and holding both the employer and employee to their contractual obligations benefits the company and the individual. An experienced Columbus employment contracts lawyer can play an important role at each stage.   What Do Employment Contracts Cover?   Employment contracts can cover:   Paying and accepting wages or a salary; Awarding and using benefits ranging from insurance to time...

OVERTIME: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR V. EMPLOYEE

Aug 04, 2016
By Peter Friedmann

One of the largest issues for employers is whether to classify individuals as employees or independent contractors.  Classification as an employee or independent contractor effects the way an individual is paid and dictates whether an individual is protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  Employees are protected by the FLSA, therby mandating employers to comply with its provisions regarding minimum wage and overtime pay.  Employers decide whether a person is an employee or independent contractor by analyzing his or...