Wage & Hour - Yes there is an iPhone app for that!

The Department of Labor now has a smart phone application for employees to independently track their time worked.  From their press release " This new technology is significant because, instead of relying on their employers’ records, workers now can keep their own records. This information could prove invaluable during a Wage and Hour Division investigation when an employer has failed to maintain accurate employment records"   The DOL also has a printed version that will employees without a smart phone to track there hours worked, breaks, and overtime. 

With the release of this new application business owners must have their records, policies, and employee classifications up to speed.  There is nothing to prevent an employee from entering false information or incorrect data. 

What can you do as a business owner?

1. Make sure your employee classifications of exempt and non-exempt are correct
2. Review your non-exempt breaks & overtime policies for compliance with federal and state law
3. Have your attorney review your wage and hour & employee classifications, annually
4. Talk to an agent/broker to purchase as much Wage & Hour insurance coverage you can get (which is often limited in the marketplace)

The bottom line is the DOL iPhone applications make it easier for an employee to not only track their wages due to them, it also makes it easier for them to file a compliant.  So business owners need to be aware and ready for when that suit comes. 

Now that's Money!