What must therapists do to avoid penalties related to employee wages?

While maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for overall business management and can help ensure compliance, paying wages on time is more directly related to avoiding penalties regarding employee wages. Timely payment of wages is a legal obligation and a fundamental aspect of employee rights. When therapists or any employers fail to comply with wage laws, they can face serious consequences such as fines, penalties, and legal issues.

Accurate financial records may support compliance, but the primary action that directly prevents wage-related penalties is ensuring that employees receive their earned compensation punctually. This adherence to timely wage payment demonstrates responsibility and respect for labor laws, thus protecting the therapist from potential lawsuits or government actions related to wage disputes.