
About Michael Cardman
I am the legal editor for the wage and hour content in the employee compensation section of XpertHR US. Prior to joining XpertHR, I was the managing editor for Thompson Publishing Group's library of HR publications.
Some of the topics I cover in the US include:
Employee Compensation Laws
Employee Classification
FLSA Regulations
Overtime Laws
Minimum Wage Laws
Email : michael.cardman@xperthr.com
Author archive | Michael Cardman

7 Questions to Consider Before Taking on an Unpaid Intern
Michael Cardman May 16, 2018
As schools let out and the days get hotter, your company may be looking to take on a summer intern.
If you’re looking to have someone perform menial office tasks like stuffing envelopes or making photocopies, then you had better… continue

Minimum Salaries for White-Collar Employees: Will States Pick Up Where US Labor Department Left Off?
Michael Cardman February 7, 2018
After the Department of Labor’s rule raising the minimum annual salary for most overtime-exempt employees from $23,660 to $47,476 was invalidated by a federal court last year, it appears some states may step in to finish the job started by… continue

Holiday Season Brings Wage and Hour Challenges
Michael Cardman November 29, 2017
As if the holiday season weren’t stressful enough with all the shopping and cooking to be done, HR professionals also must deal with a variety of wage and hour challenges. Be sure to check these five considerations off your list… continue

4 Practical Tips for Minimizing the Risks of Contingent Labor
Michael Cardman October 20, 2017
According to a new survey from Upwork and the Freelancers Union, about 57 million Americans (or 36% of the US workforce) are freelancing, which the study defined as performing supplemental, temporary, project- or contract-based work within the past 12 months.… continue

5 Ways HR Can Promote Volunteerism in Hurricane Irma’s Wake
Michael Cardman September 12, 2017
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey and other recent natural disasters, many of us have been inspired by stories of everyday people pitching in their time and talents to help those in need.
These selfless actions may inspire… continue

Summer Hiring – Are You Ready?
Michael Cardman May 15, 2017
It may be hard to believe, but summer is less than six weeks away.
More than four out of every 10 employers plan to hire seasonal workers for the summer, according to a survey released last week by the job… continue

Live From #SHRMLeg 2017: State and Local Employment Trends to Watch
Michael Cardman March 15, 2017
With the White House and both chambers of Congress controlled by Republicans, HR is waiting to see what changes the federal government might hold in store for employers this year. But it would be a grave mistake to forget about… continue

Is Minimum Wage Momentum Slowing Down?
Michael Cardman February 27, 2017
2016 proved to be a momentous year for the minimum wage, as seven states and 18 localities passed new laws and ordinances establishing or increasing minimum wages.
What does 2017 hold in store?
Although the movement to raise the minimum… continue

A More Employer-Friendly Wage and Hour Division Expected Under Trump
Michael Cardman November 18, 2016
When Donald Trump becomes president on January 20, most experts predict that the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will take a more employer-friendly approach toward enforcement.
“For at least the next four years, you’re going to… continue

Got Questions About the New FLSA Overtime Rules? We’ve Got Answers
Michael Cardman October 31, 2016
Barring a last-minute legislative change or court injunction, we’re now just a month away from when the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules take effect on December 1.
Hopefully, you and your company have already taken steps to… continue
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