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Wage Fixing Indictment Has Implications for Employers

ACA Times

3 minute read: A recent federal wage-fixing indictment against the former owner of a health care staffing company indicates that the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is taking a closer look at the competition in labor markets. Employers nationwide, especially health care operators, would be wise to take notice.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

Lower wages. Many people argue that minimum wage was never meant to be a livable wage, but rather an acceptable amount of money for someone new entering the workforce. If your business doesn’t shut down at 5pm, teens may be the perfect solution to add a few extra hours of productivity without overworking your full-time staff.

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Workforce Changes Now Will Affect ACA Reporting Later

ACA Times

If you’re unsure of the coding to use, click here to learn about the different scenarios. If you’re unsure of the coding to use, click here to learn about the different scenarios. Best practices suggest incorporating a monthly ACA compliance process to ensure that changes are documented on a regular basis.

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Small business outlook: 4 things to know going into the holiday season

Homebase

In 2021, we’ve seen a record number of businesses posting jobs on Homebase — and we’ve also seen a growing interest in team management solutions that help recruit and retain employees. Despite the labor challenges of 2021, some small businesses are planning to hire holiday employees. Here’s what we found: Owners are optimistic.

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State Minimum Wage Law Changes 2022

Helpside

Many states make frequent minimum wage adjustments to account for the impact of inflation on wages. This year is no exception, with 25 states increasing their minimum wage. New Minimum Wage . New Tipping Wage . Employers with 25 employees or less have a minimum wage of $14.00 You can learn more here. .

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More Wage and Hour Audits are on the Horizon

HR Counselor's Corner

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently announced a new initiative that includes “heightened action to ensure that warehouse and logistics workers’ wages and workplace rights are protected.” Not prevented from taking time off from work under the Family and Medical Leave Act.”.

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Ireland Pay Gap Reporting Regulations Released

Trusaic

Last year, Irish lawmakers passed the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. The Act aims to close the pay gap between men and women by requiring employers to publish information about gender wage gaps within their organizations. The cost of non-compliance. At this time, employers do not face monetary fines for non-compliance.

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