How to Calculate Overtime for Tipped Employees: Avoid Common Tip Credit Mistakes
June Compliance Tip: Are You Calculating Overtime Correctly for Tipped Employees? For restaurants, hotels, bars, and other hospitality employers, tipped employees remain one of the most common sources…
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Guide to Davis-Bacon Compliance
Guide to Davis‑Bacon Act Compliance By Frank Alvarado, Consultant | FA Consulting LLC Prevailing wage compliance is a critical responsibility on every federally funded construction project. Introduction If…
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Guide to SCA Compliance
Guide to SCA Compliance Check this guide to SCA compliance, If your company performs services for the federal government — janitorial, security, food service, IT support, building maintenance,…
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What Restaurant Owners Need to Know About FLSA Section 207(i) and Service Charges
What Restaurant Owners Need to Know About FLSA Section 207(i) and Service Charges By Frank Alvarado, Senior Consultant | FA Consulting LLCApril 2026 · 10-minute read Introduction If…
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Common FLSA Violations in Restaurants | Wage & Hour Guide
The Most Common FLSA Violations in the Restaurant Industry Introduction Restaurants face some of the highest enforcement activity under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Wage and hour…
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How to Prepare for a DOL Audit | Wage & Hour Compliance Guide
Introduction A DOL Wage & Hour investigation can be stressful, disruptive, and expensive — especially if you’re unprepared. The good news is that most violations are preventable with…
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