10 episodes
Labored Thoughts NECA Podcast Network
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Labor Relations is crucial to the success of NECA and its member companies. Join NECA’s labor relations experts for a bi-weekly discussion of all this complicated topic entails.
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#10 The NEBF says what about Per Diems?!?!
Today I am joined by Kevin Tighe and Larry Bradley to discuss how the NEBF and NEAP consider per diems. Because no road trip is complete without a few detours, we find our way into discussing much more about the NEBF and NEAP than we planned for. Don't miss this one!
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#9 Carpe Diem! Seize the Pay!
In this episode, we are joined by James Fagan, NECA General Counsel and VP of Risk Management, as we attempt to wrap our heads around the complex issue of per diems, overtime, and the employees' regular rate of pay. Grab a pen and calculator. This is going to be fun!
DOL Per Diems - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/meals-travel-subsistence
DOL Regular Rate of Pay - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/fact-sheets/56a-regular-rate.pdf
DOL Bonuses - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/56c-bonuses
eCFR Overtime Exclusions - https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=10f50877082f08568d40dbfeaf119853&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt29.3.778#sg29.3.778_1200.sg3 -
#8 Commuting Time…Compensable Time?
This episode runs a little longer than most, but what can I say? Chuck and I got stuck in traffic a few times on our road trip. Listen to find out if we can actually be compensated for all that time sitting in the car!
eCFR: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=48d6ee3b99d3b3a97b1bf189e1757786&rgn=div5&view=text&node=29:3.1.1.2.45&idno=29#se29.3.785_133 -
#7 Sage Advice from the Oracle
Come listen as Chuck provides invaluable advice and insight to one of our industry’s newcomers. Who knows? You might learn something too!
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#6 The ABC’s of Letters of Assent
Come take a journey with us as we explore the origins and application of the Letters of Assent for our industry. We even throw in some tips for traveling contractors at no additional charge!
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#5 Can I Get a Referral?
Ever wondered where the referral practices we have originated? Spoiler! Chuck invented them...OK, maybe that isn't true, but we can answer that question and more in this episode!
Right to work states - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right-to-work_law
Customer Reviews
I laughed. I cried. I wanted to turn all employees exempt.
Thanks guys. Great basic intro to employer obligations and rights under the FLSA and how it interfaces our agreements.