Creating strict schedules that are capped at 40 hours, establishing penalties for workers who disregard limits and paying staff members on a salary basis are some of the common tactics to navigate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provision that provides covered individuals with premium pay for extra time and attendance.

Employee misclassifications can wrongfully deny workers the benefits and wages they have rightfully earned, and they can put employers at risk for time and attendance violations or other labor rights issues.

Employees in a Tennessee restaurant didn't get the compensation they should have earned for their time and attendance, according to the DOL.

Through upcoming investigations by Wage and Hour Division representatives, the DOL hopes to identify and penalize employers that are denying their staff members the earnings owed for their time and attendance on the job.

New technology makes it easier for employees to get work done faster and more cost-effectively, while also affording greater transparency.

Employees of the Sullivan County government in Pennsylvania aren't tallying up their hours manually any longer, thanks to investments in advanced timeclocks.

With a laundry list of benefits, some may wonder why CEOs like Melissa Mayer of Yahoo, aren't onboard the telecommuting train.

Outsourcing has become more popular in the past decade, thanks to advances in technology that make it easier for remote professionals to contribute to a central project.

Childcare providers have an important impact on the success of the next generation, but recent investigations indicate they do not always receive wages that reflect the value of their work.