Monday, January 11, 2021
As employers adapt to the impacts of COVID-19, wage and hour compliance continues to present unique challenges. To help employers navigate these uncertain times, government enforcement agencies and legislatures have continued to issue new laws, opinion letters, and guidance all employers should understand and act upon. As summarized below, 2020 presented several significant developments regarding wage and hour obligations that all employers should recognize and appreciate as we begin the New Year.
Remote Work Transforms an Employer’s Compensation and Reimbursement Obligations
The pandemic quickly transformed the way many employers conduct their businesses in 2020, with many companies transitioning thousands of employees to remote working conditions. Forced to adapt to the new normal, many workplaces continue to experience permanent changes to their working conditions entering 2021.