Frank Alvarado
Compliance Tip of the Month: Overtime Is About Duties—Not Job Title
Many employers believe that paying an employee a salary automatically…
Frank Alvarado
Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry (And How to Avoid Them)
Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry Restaurants face some…
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Common H-2B Violations Cited by the U.S. Department of Labor
Common H-2B Violations Cited by the U.S. Department of Labor…
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Why H-2B Employers Should Conduct a Compliance Assessment
Why H-2B Employers Should Conduct a Compliance Assessment The H-2B…
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What to Do If a Wage & Hour Investigator Shows Up Unannounced
Few situations cause more anxiety for employers than an unexpected…
Frank Alvarado
What Triggers a Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audit?
What Triggers a Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audit?…
Frank Alvarado
Common Wage & Hour Violations Found in DOL Investigations
Common Wage & Hour Violations Found During Department of Labor…
Frank Alvarado
What Is FLSA Compliance? A Guide for Florida Employers
What Is FLSA Compliance? A Guide for Florida Employers The…
Frank Alvarado
Protect Your Restaurant from Costly Wage Violations!
Recent U.S. Department of Labor investigations have uncovered significant wage…
Frank Alvarado
Government Reopens, WHD Investigations Resume—Time to Review Your Compliance
The Shutdown Is Over. WHD Investigations Are Back. Is your…
Frank Alvarado
Labor Cost Savings: How Section 7(i) Helps Restaurants Owners Cut Payroll While Staying Compliant
In many restaurants, tipped servers earn $25–$30/hour — while kitchen…
Frank Alvarado
New H-2A Wage Rule Brings Big Changes for Farm Employers
October 2, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Labor has…
Frank Alvarado
As the start of the FY2026 H-2A H-2B visa application process begins / Review Last Year’s Practices
As growers, FLCs, and H-2B petitioners prepare for the filing…
Frank Alvarado
Attorneys: Winning the H-2A or H-2B certification is only the first step.
Most enforcement actions happen after filing, when employers must keep…
Frank Alvarado
Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025
🚨 Florida Minimum Wage Increase – Effective September 30, 2025…
Frank Alvarado
EMPLOYERS: BEWARE OF H-2B VIOLATIONS
Protect Your Business. Protect Your Workers. The H-2B Visa Program…
Frank Alvarado
EMPLOYERS: BEWARE OF MSPA VIOLATIONS
Protect Your Business. Protect Your Workers. The Migrant and Seasonal…
Frank Alvarado
What You Need to Know about Wage Hour Investigations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – What You Need to Know…
Frank Alvarado
How to Prepare For a Wage and Hour Investigation
Let us help you prepare for a Wage and hour…
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