The economic crisis precipitated a jump in unemployment rates and a contraction in consumer lending.

At the end of every year, it's not uncommon for businesses to recognize employee time and effort by awarding bonuses.

Some violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act are deliberate, and typically motivated by companies' desire to save money.

The former assistant to Lady Gaga recently sued the superstar's touring company for $380,000 in unpaid overtime.

A Bedford County, Tennessee, detective recently sued the county and its sheriff, claiming she was wrongfully dismissed for demanding compensation for overtime employee attendance and supporting officers who were denied overtime pay.

Human resources professionals must juggle a number of tasks, from overseeing employee payroll services to managing accounting functions.

An ongoing dispute related to overtime employee attendance compensation recently garnered a hefty back pay award, but the issue isn't resolved yet, according to the Arizona Republic.

The Fair Labor Standards Act is best known for setting rules pertaining to minimum wage, overtime pay and youth employment.

Following an investigation by the United States Department of Labor's Wage and Hour division, the city of Frederick, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay more than $60,000 to 29 current and former employees for violations of time and attendance legislation.