Article Regarding Improper Deductions under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Employers are often quick to deduct wages if they believe that an employee has done something wrong. Caution must be taken in such circumstances, as nicely summarized by Attorney Tim Williams in the Daily Report: Improper Pay Deductions Under the FLSA Tim Williams,...
Electronic Privacy of Workers
We represent employers and employees with respect to employment law issues. Often, we are asked about the privacy rights of workers to their electronic communications made at work or with employer-provided devices or using employer emails. As a general matter,...
Albert Chapar named Georgia Legal Leader 2015
Attorney Albert A. Chapar was named as a Georgia "Legal Leader" and top-rated lawyer of 2015 by AmLaw and other publications in areas of litigation and intellectual property. The full report can be downloaded here.
State of Georgia Now Bans Use of Criminal Backgrounds as Automatic Bar to Employment
The State of Georgia has joined 13 other states, and has become the first state in the South to ban a requirement that job applicants disclose criminal history on initial job applications.By executive order signed by Republican Governor Nathan Deal the State now:1....
Teleworking and the FLSA – Georgia Employers Be CAREFUL! Call the Chapar Firm.
Employers subject to the FLSA are required to maintain records of the hours worked for non-exempt employees, there is no such requirement to maintain records of hours worked for exempt employees. However, a huge danger to employers is that they may misclassify an...
FedEx case Highlights the dangers of misclassifying employees as independent contractors
When you hire someone to do work for you, you might be employing that person as an independent contractor or an employee. If you call a plumber to fix your broken hot water heater, if that plumber has his or her own business, owns the tools, possesses special...
BEWARE Fake Trademark Invoices
If your business has registered a trademark, that trademark is publicly available for review on the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You may receive what appears to be an official invoice concerning your mark....
Attorney Albert Chapar Rated Preeminent By Peers and Judges
We are very pleased that Mr. Chapar was recently rated as "AV" by Martindale Hubbell - the leading authority on attorney's skill and reputation. Attorney Chapar is judged as preemiment in all five ratings areas. The rating is based upon reviews of distinguished peers...
S-Corp or LLC? You Can Have Both!
You have decided to start a business. You have researched Limited Liability Companies and S-Corps. Both have their advantages. But, how do you choose which one is better for you? Actually, you may not have to choose. You can have the best...
Chapar Firm successfully defends client in FLSA claim – case involving key analysis of Motor Carrier Exemption
A long time client of the firm is involved in interstate commerce -- selling and delivering trailers. The firm was sued by a former driver under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The former driver claimed that he was not paid overtime that was due to him. The firm...