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Mastering Overtime Management in 2023: Strategies for Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Risks

Failingto provide employees with overtime compensation is a crucial error that could have severe consequences for employers. The Department of Labor under the Biden administration is prepared to aggressively pursue such mistakes, even if they appear minor. As a result, employers may face liquidated damages, equal to the amount of unpaid overtime owed, when investigated by officials.

In addition, if an employee files a lawsuit for unpaid overtime, either individually or as part of a group, employers found liable may also be required to pay liquidated damages. Furthermore, they may have to cover the legal expenses of the plaintiffs, which can exceed the actual claim for unpaid overtime. This may overshadow the merits of the case and obstruct the possibility of reaching a settlement.

The current issue features an article by Brett Farmiloe from Terkel.io, entitled Managing Overtime: 9 Common Mistakes HR Must Avoid, in which he highlights common oversights made by HR managers when managing employee overtime and how to correct them.

In another article, How Can Employers Lessen The Liability For Unpaid Overtime Pay Claims, Robert Boonin from Dykema discusses ways in which employers can reduce the liability for unpaid overtime pay claims.

HR professionals must stay informed and adaptable when managing multinational and distributed workforces, as it can be challenging to manage employees from different cultures, time zones, and regions. The article, Multinational And Distributed Workforces: Navigating HR Challenges, provides insights into how to benefit from going global, navigate global challenges, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance while building an engaged, multinational workforce with shared goals and vision.

Additionally, the articles How Understanding FMLA Basics Can Help Employers Avoid Common Mistakes by David Setzkorn from Hub International, and "Remote-First Cultures In 2023" by Nurasyl Serik from Remofirst offer valuable perspectives on avoiding common HR mistakes and embracing remote work culture in the new year.

This issue also includes several other informative articles on workforce management and time and attendance that we hope will assist you in achieving excellence and efficiency in your workforce management efforts.

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