Winter is here—and for many of us that means inclement weather, such as snow storms, that can impede a company’s operations and cause hazardous travel conditions that keep employees from reporting for work.
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Get Your Report Now!What are an employer’s obligations for paying your employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when winter weather strikes? The rules vary based on a number of factors—such as whether your office or facility temporarily closed or remained open and whether your employees are exempt or nonexempt, among others.
Our infographic answers common FLSA/employee questions regarding winter weather.
The infographic also links to an in-depth article by BLR Legal Editor Susan Prince on payroll laws and winter weather as well as to a sample inclement weather policy for employers.
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<img src="http://hr.blr.com/images/infographics/winter-weather-pay-leave-infographic.png" alt="Winter Weather and the Workplace: FLSA, FMLA and When to Pay Infographic" width="600" height="1800"/>
<p>Winter Weather and the Workplace: FLSA, FMLA and When to Pay: By <a href="http://hr.blr.com/">HR.BLR.com</a></p>
This infographic was originally posted December 2012.