Linda Bond Edwards discussed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and covered other important employment law topics for small businesses and entrepreneurs during the Veteran Edge Conference in Dallas on March 25. The conference offers entrepreneurship training for established veteran and military spouse-owned companies who are looking to grow their businesses.

“Keep good time and pay records because the burden of proof is on the employer to keep adequate records and the failure to do so is really to the employers’ detriment,” she shared. She also reminded the employers, most of whom were government contractors, to use independent contractors wisely. Because attendees were present from different states, Linda reminded them to always check with their specific state laws to ensure compliance.