Pennsylvania law requires businesses to adhere to strict federal and state regulations to maintain fairness between employers and employees. Keeping up with new rules and managing a workforce places ever-increasing demands on a business, making an employer’s duties seem daunting.

At Mette Law, we are dedicated to helping businesses adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. For over five decades, our legal team has assisted business owners in York, PA, and can represent you in court or before administrative agencies when necessary.

Legal Matters for Employers that We Handle

The York employment law lawyers at Mette Law are experienced in handling any of the following matters:

• Employee compensation and benefit packages
• Employment agreements
• Employee relations
• Unemployment and workers’ compensation defense
• Workplace harassment or sexual harassment
• Discrimination defense
• Wage and labor standards compliance

The Fair Labor Standards Act

Employers in the state of Pennsylvania must follow the regulations established in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes the following regarding private and public employees:

Minimum Wage

While employees are entitled to earn the minimum wage for the state in which they reside, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 shall apply in lieu of state minimum wage law.

Overtime

Nonexempt employees must earn overtime equal to one and a half times their regular pay rate for any time worked over 40 hours a week. Employees who work on holidays, weekends, and other days of rest are not required to receive overtime pay under FLSA unless they work more than 40 hours per week.

Tip Regulations

While FLSA does allow employers to take a tip credit against a tipped employee’s minimum hourly wage, this comes with certain restrictions. The employer can only do so if the employee earns enough tips and direct wages to equal the FLSA minimum wage and overtime requirements. An employer that takes a tip credit from an employee who earns less than $135 in monthly tips violates the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act.

Hours Worked

Hours worked are when an employee is required to be on the premises or perform job duties.

Recordkeeping

Employers must keep time and pay records for employees. Additionally, employers must display an official poster outlining FLSA requirements.

Child Labor

FLSA child labor regulations aim to protect the welfare of children in the workplace. At the same time, FLSA permits children ages 14 and 15 to be employed in restaurants and quick-service establishments outside of school hours, no more than 8 hours on a non-school day, with limited cooking duties.

Benefits of Hiring an Employment Attorney

Let’s face it: growing your company and getting to where you are now was not easy. Keeping your employees satisfied will only help your business thrive. At Mette Law, our legal team is committed to supporting your business and helping you cultivate a highly skilled workforce to face any challenges along the way.

Running the gamut from wage disputes to employee benefits packages, hiring an attorney who can advise you accordingly is essential to running your business. While you may want to tackle these issues independently, you likely have your hands full managing day-to-day operations.

When you hire Mette Law, our York employment lawyers can research and make recommendations regarding health insurance plans, 401 (k) s, pension plans, and other compensation solutions. By taking the obligation from your shoulders, you can rest assured that a specific issue is getting the attention it deserves.

Contact Our Employment Lawyers Today

If you are a business owner seeking guidance on a wage dispute, employee benefits package, or anything in between, our York employment law attorneys would like to hear from you. At Mette Law, our team of legal professionals has been assisting businesses large and small for nearly 60 years.

Bringing experience and knowledge to the table, we can help you take your business to the next level. To learn more, contact us online or by phone at (717) 232-5000 to schedule your free consultation.