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Legislative lowdown: Pay transparency requirements are coming to Washington, DC

HR Brew

It amends DC’s 2014 Wage Transparency Act, which states that employers cannot prohibit workers from discussing wages with other employees. It amends DC’s 2014 Wage Transparency Act, which states that employers cannot prohibit workers from discussing wages with other employees.

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Employee Wellness Benefits for Your Quick Service Restaurant Workers

Payactiv

Wages, management, and scheduling are top concerns for QSR employees, based on an analysis of exit interviews and a review of text messages exchanged between employers and employees. In 2022, QSRs already cut operating hours by an average of 6.4 hours per week compared to pre-pandemic levels to compensate for staff shortages.

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HR, Training and the ‘Gig’ Economy

HRExecutive

New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online.

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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

HRWatchdog

Did you also know that employers can now be accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to hire workers? Fortunately, it’s not too late to learn more about these and other noteworthy new laws. Register online or call (800) 331-8877. Compensation Time Off'

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Who Does A $15 Hourly Wage Really Help?

FingerCheck

The “Fight for $15” campaign began in 2012, when the minimum wage in New York State was at $7.25 However, the most compelling argument against the minimum wage increase is that it hurts the people it claims to help. For New York, this would be the third rise in the city’s base wage since Dec. Then, it rose to $11 an hour.

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Free White Paper: Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws

HRWatchdog

For instance, when the governor signed SB 616 , he enacted a major expansion of the state’s paid sick leave (PSL) law, called the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, increasing the amount of leave employers are required to provide from at least three days or 24 hours of PSL to five days or 40 hours.

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Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits

FingerCheck

2015 was another historic year for federal wage and hour lawsuits, and it’s predicted that 2016 will be no different. Since wage and hour litigation is booming, we were compelled to turn the magnifying glass on some of the most recent and prolific wage and hour lawsuits to learn from their lessons.