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Author: Brooke Duncan

Brooke Duncan is one of the country's leading labor attorneys and a partner with Adams & Reese in New Orleans.

Can We Make Our Salespeople Independent Contractors?

The question about independent contractor status comes up a lot. Brooke Duncan tackles another such question.

Do We Have To Pay An Injured Employee?

Injured employees can create some questions for employers. Legal Expert Brooke Duncan tackles another tough question from a contractor.

Can I Ask An Employee To Send a Check For Insurance?

A contractor asked about health insurance premiums and our legal expert, Brooke Duncan, explains what they can and cannot do.

Do I Have To Pay An Employee Who Walks Off The Job?

Do you have to pay an employee who walks off the job site? Brooke Duncan has the answer.

Do I Have To Pay Flat Rate Employees For Callbacks?

Brooke Duncan tackles another question about when you have to pay an employee and when you don’t.

Is It True I Can’t Be Sued?

Labor laws are confusing, so Brooke Duncan is answering another question that a contractor asked.

Do I Have to Hold a Job for an Employee?

Do you have to hold a job for some one who has been absent for extended sick leave? Brooke Duncan explains.

Do I Need To Pay My Employees For On Call Commuting?

When you have to start paying your employees can be confusing, so Brooke Duncan clears up some of that confusion by explaining paying for commuting.

Do I Have To Pay Employees For After Hours Work?

When you have to pay an employee and when you don’t can be confusing. Brooke Duncan clears up when you have to pay employees for after hours work.

Can I Pay My Employees Commission Only?

Legal Expert Brooke Duncan shares when it’s OK to pay employees, and when it’s not, in his latest article for IE3.

Can I Fire An Employee Who Got Hurt On The Job?

An employer does have rights in workers compensation situations. IE3 takes a look at what those rights are in a recent article.

It’s Their Mistake, But You Still Have To Pay Them

Contractors often wonder if they have to pay their employees for fixing the errors they created. Brooke Duncan explains this in his latest legal toolbox.

Do I Have to Pay a Terminated Employee for Vacation Time Accrued?

What you owe an employee that you’ve terminated can be tricky. Legal Expert Brooke Duncan explains when you have to pay accrued vacation time.

Legal Toolbox #104: Vacation & Military Service

Contractors often have questions about employees who also service in the military or reserves and this article shares some advice.

The Legal Toolbox #103: Do I Have To Pay For Training?

Brooke Duncan answers a question about voluntary training and if you have to pay for it or not.

Workplace Law Roundup

The courts and regulatory agencies have been busy when it comes to labor laws. Brooke Duncan has some updates you need to know about.

Latest Rulings & Regulations for Employers

Contractors need to be aware of the various guidelines & regulations the govern their business practices. Brooke Duncan sheds some light on some of the newest to pop up.

The Courts Have Been Busy

It’s been a busy last few months as courts from the U.S. Supreme Court to the lower courts have handed […]

Opportunity & Hoops, When The Government Is Your Customer

Good news! The government’s building a new facility in your area and the general contractor wants you to bid on […]

Who’s The Boss?

Who’s the boss? Who’s in charge here? You would think the answer is, whoever you say the boss is, or […]

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