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HR Unlimited INC

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HRU was founded in 2001 to help small businesses handle human resource issues. Join a team that understands how to balance professional priorities while complying with the employment law. Compensation Management. HRU services are cost-effective, and it delivers the plans to clients within an expedited timeframe.

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Is Travel Time Compensable for Technicians Paid on an Hourly Basis?

HR Daily Advisor

Important questions were addressed regarding the interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the compensability of travel time for nonexempt employees. If this is the case, then there are a few ways to ascertain what travel time is compensable. on Monday at the corporate office.

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DOL Issues First Opinion Letters in 9 Years, Provides Clarity on FMLA and FLSA Matters

HR Daily Advisor

In the letters, key questions were addressed regarding the interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the compensability of travel time for nonexempt employees. Are Short Rest Breaks Compensable When They’re Taken Under The FMLA ? Prior to joining BLR, Ms.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999.

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Focus on Job Descriptions to Eliminate Costly Employment Discrimination Lawsuits

Compensation Today

Jason has represented public and private companies since 2001 when it comes to complying with federal and Michigan employment laws. Jason uses his employment law experience to publish the Michigan Employment Law Advisor , a popular employment law blog that covers Michigan and federal employment law issues.

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Bring Your Own Device: Good for Business if Done Correctly

Compensation Today

In this regard, the full range of issues and scope of your BYOD policies should be discussed with an attorney experienced in matters at the intersection of social media and employment law. Mr. Shinn has worked with employers since 2001 to draft HR policies. sales representatives versus administrative employees, etc.).

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Retirement: The Unique Status of California’s Largest Employer

HR Daily Advisor

Alanis was an officer at UC Berkeley from 2001 through 2013. She was injured on duty in 2010, when she was in her 30s, and received a medical separation from employment in 2013. In the view of the courts, the law is the law—even before any court issues a decision interpreting it.