Remote Work Pitfalls
“When you work from home, a Tuesday looks pretty much like a Saturday.” – Anonymous In a recent presentation made by attorney Christine Hanley at SHRM’s annual conference, the dangerous triangle of telecommuting was discussed at length. Hanley argued that the “triangle” formed between the points of remote work, online connectivity and the FLSA regulations, “often seems like a dangerous and mysterious expanse of uncharted territory, full of ominous beings such as the Department of Labor (DOL) and an enthusiastic plaintiff’s bar.” She’s not wrong in arguing that there are definitely dangers ahead for businesses that allow workers non-traditional hours, [...]