The Des Plaines Police Department suspended 13 of its officers today after determining that the group had inflated their reports of DUI arrests in order to obtain overtime pay, according to the Chicago Tribune.

A handful of companies in Salt Lake City recently received some bad news: They'd been served. The U.S. Department of Labor announced in April that two of the city's employment agencies and their clients committed willful violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

When an employee can't make it in to work, managers must step in to ensure their responsibilities get done, whether that means performing the tasks themselves, assigning another staff member with extra duties for the day or accepting that they will be short-staffed.

The Long Beach City Council is planning to investigate the cost-effectiveness of its timekeeping system without the help of any prospective vendors.

Lifeguards at Ottawa's Ray Friel Recreation Complex recently alleged they were denied compensation for time that should have counted as employee attendance.

Employers might be uncertain about whether their payroll policies are in full compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for a number of reasons.

Although it's meant to enforce laws, a recent Department of Labor settlement suggests that Puerto Rico's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding compensating employees for their time and attendance.

A dental assistant in California recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer to collect back wages for unpaid time and attendance.

While this might seem like an idea that's exclusive to singles, it's actually prevalent in the workplace.