Morris Jennings's Publications and Articles
Ten Things an Employer Can Do To Trigger a Wage and Hour Investigation Female Entrepreneur magazine, March/April 2003
How to Avoid Expensive FLSA Overtime Pay MistakesFemale Entrepreneur Texas magazine. This article was posted on the magazine's web site for approximately six months during 2003 and 2004.
FLSA Job Evaluator Alexander Hamilton Institute Incorporated, May 2004This electronic manual deals with how the revised "white collar" exemptions regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 541) apply to more than 120 common occupations.
Contract Labor: FLSA PitfallsFederation of Employers and Workers of America, January 2005This in-depth article concerning employment relationship rules and concepts was published in the newsletter that is distributed to members of the association.
FLSA Self-Audit Guidewww.BizKeys.com (2009) – This eighteen-part guide was developed under contract with BizKeys to be made available to members. For a monthly membership fee, BizKeys members may access human resources and employment law materials.
Employment Relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act – Independent Contractors, Interns, Trainees, and VolunteersJune 2010 BizKeys Alert, www.BizKeys.com
What Did This Employer Do That Resulted in a DOL Suit?December 2011 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
What happens if an employer disagrees with DOL findings…What triggers (initiates) litigation?January 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
When a Wage and Hour Division investigation results in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violation assertions, what types of legal action may be initiated by DOL?February 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
“What’s the Big Deal about Independent Contractors, and Why Should I Care?”March 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Nonexempt Employees Paid on a Commission Basis – Common Overtime MistakesApril 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
How are Employers Affected When a Wage and Hour Investigator Makes Mistakes?May 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
FLSA Child Labor Provisions – Even Inadvertent Violations Can Be ExpensiveJune 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Wage and Hour is Increasing its Visibility and Ramping up FLSA EnforcementJuly 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Seven FLSA Quirks – Unanticipated and CostlyAugust 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Tips, Gratuities, and Service Charges – What are the FLSA Rules?September 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
DOL Wage and Hour Division Targeted Enforcement – How Vulnerable Are You?October 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
The FLSA and Courier BusinessesThe Courier Times magazine July 2012
FLSA: Employee versus Independent ContractorThe Courier Times magazine August 2012
Overtime Compensation When Employees are Not Paid Hourly RatesThe Courier Times magazine September 2012
Ten Expensive Wage and Hour PitfallsThe Courier Times magazine October 2012
Who is Liable if DOL Asserts Overtime or Minimum Wage Violations?The Courier Times magazine November 2012
DOL Wage and Hour Division Investigation – Are You Prepared?The Courier Times magazine December 2012
Surviving a Wage and Hour InvestigationThe Courier Times magazine January 2013
I was a member of the editorial advisory panel of Personnel Legal Alert for six years. This publication was marketed to human resources and payroll accounting professionals. The Alexander Hamilton Institute Incorporated ("AHI") published this newsletter twice monthly. The AHI editor and writers generally solicited my input when preparing in-depth FLSA material for inclusion in Personnel Legal Alert. Publication ceased when the Alexander Hamilton Institute was purchased by a competitor. These Personnel Legal Alert articles quoted me extensively:
Growing Trend of Home-Based Workers Brings New Challenges To HR (June 6, 2005)
DOL Clarifies Classification Conundrums (June 20, 2005)
Expert Advice For Surviving A Wage & Hour Investigation (April 2, 2007)
Employee With Desire to Learn May Be Costly (February 4, 2008)
FLSA Record-Keeping Burden is on Employer (October 6, 2008)
Change Exempt Employees to Non-Exempt Status with Great Care (January 4, 2010) (Self-audit suggestions for employers and advice regarding reclassification of employees)
Employee Classification Advice From Former WHD Investigator (January 17, 2010) (Independent contractor vs. employee considerations)
The non-published articles shown below have been made available, upon request, to clients and other employers, attorneys, and accountants:
FLSA Overtime Requirements - Summary and Pitfalls (April 6, 2005)
Landscape and Nursery Employers - Wage and Hour Pitfalls to Avoid (May 18, 2005)
Employment Relationship under FLSA and Other WHD Statutes (June 9, 2005)
Employees of a Retail Sales or Service Establishment - Paid on a Commission Basis (June 14, 2005)
How the Fair Labor Standards Act May Apply to Growers of Plants (September 7, 2006)
Police Departments of Public School Districts and Institutions of Higher Education (December 7, 2007) (This treatise analyzes the plausibility of FLSA § 7(k) exemption utilization by subject employers)
FLSA Overtime Obligations and Exemptions: Updated Provisions Regarding the Application of FLSA § 13(b)(1) "Motor Carrier" Exemption (April 6, 2009)
Courier and Delivery Services - FLSA Obligations (August 5, 2010)
How to Avoid Expensive FLSA Overtime Pay MistakesFemale Entrepreneur Texas magazine. This article was posted on the magazine's web site for approximately six months during 2003 and 2004.
FLSA Job Evaluator Alexander Hamilton Institute Incorporated, May 2004This electronic manual deals with how the revised "white collar" exemptions regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 541) apply to more than 120 common occupations.
Contract Labor: FLSA PitfallsFederation of Employers and Workers of America, January 2005This in-depth article concerning employment relationship rules and concepts was published in the newsletter that is distributed to members of the association.
FLSA Self-Audit Guidewww.BizKeys.com (2009) – This eighteen-part guide was developed under contract with BizKeys to be made available to members. For a monthly membership fee, BizKeys members may access human resources and employment law materials.
Employment Relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act – Independent Contractors, Interns, Trainees, and VolunteersJune 2010 BizKeys Alert, www.BizKeys.com
What Did This Employer Do That Resulted in a DOL Suit?December 2011 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
What happens if an employer disagrees with DOL findings…What triggers (initiates) litigation?January 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
When a Wage and Hour Division investigation results in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violation assertions, what types of legal action may be initiated by DOL?February 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
“What’s the Big Deal about Independent Contractors, and Why Should I Care?”March 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Nonexempt Employees Paid on a Commission Basis – Common Overtime MistakesApril 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
How are Employers Affected When a Wage and Hour Investigator Makes Mistakes?May 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
FLSA Child Labor Provisions – Even Inadvertent Violations Can Be ExpensiveJune 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Wage and Hour is Increasing its Visibility and Ramping up FLSA EnforcementJuly 2012 BizKeys Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Seven FLSA Quirks – Unanticipated and CostlyAugust 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
Tips, Gratuities, and Service Charges – What are the FLSA Rules?September 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
DOL Wage and Hour Division Targeted Enforcement – How Vulnerable Are You?October 2012 BizKeys BIZWatch Newsletter, www.BizKeys.com
The FLSA and Courier BusinessesThe Courier Times magazine July 2012
FLSA: Employee versus Independent ContractorThe Courier Times magazine August 2012
Overtime Compensation When Employees are Not Paid Hourly RatesThe Courier Times magazine September 2012
Ten Expensive Wage and Hour PitfallsThe Courier Times magazine October 2012
Who is Liable if DOL Asserts Overtime or Minimum Wage Violations?The Courier Times magazine November 2012
DOL Wage and Hour Division Investigation – Are You Prepared?The Courier Times magazine December 2012
Surviving a Wage and Hour InvestigationThe Courier Times magazine January 2013
I was a member of the editorial advisory panel of Personnel Legal Alert for six years. This publication was marketed to human resources and payroll accounting professionals. The Alexander Hamilton Institute Incorporated ("AHI") published this newsletter twice monthly. The AHI editor and writers generally solicited my input when preparing in-depth FLSA material for inclusion in Personnel Legal Alert. Publication ceased when the Alexander Hamilton Institute was purchased by a competitor. These Personnel Legal Alert articles quoted me extensively:
Growing Trend of Home-Based Workers Brings New Challenges To HR (June 6, 2005)
DOL Clarifies Classification Conundrums (June 20, 2005)
Expert Advice For Surviving A Wage & Hour Investigation (April 2, 2007)
Employee With Desire to Learn May Be Costly (February 4, 2008)
FLSA Record-Keeping Burden is on Employer (October 6, 2008)
Change Exempt Employees to Non-Exempt Status with Great Care (January 4, 2010) (Self-audit suggestions for employers and advice regarding reclassification of employees)
Employee Classification Advice From Former WHD Investigator (January 17, 2010) (Independent contractor vs. employee considerations)
The non-published articles shown below have been made available, upon request, to clients and other employers, attorneys, and accountants:
FLSA Overtime Requirements - Summary and Pitfalls (April 6, 2005)
Landscape and Nursery Employers - Wage and Hour Pitfalls to Avoid (May 18, 2005)
Employment Relationship under FLSA and Other WHD Statutes (June 9, 2005)
Employees of a Retail Sales or Service Establishment - Paid on a Commission Basis (June 14, 2005)
How the Fair Labor Standards Act May Apply to Growers of Plants (September 7, 2006)
Police Departments of Public School Districts and Institutions of Higher Education (December 7, 2007) (This treatise analyzes the plausibility of FLSA § 7(k) exemption utilization by subject employers)
FLSA Overtime Obligations and Exemptions: Updated Provisions Regarding the Application of FLSA § 13(b)(1) "Motor Carrier" Exemption (April 6, 2009)
Courier and Delivery Services - FLSA Obligations (August 5, 2010)