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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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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

The data was collected from 2001 to 2013. The actual cost to the employer is negligible, even if they have to hire a replacement, as the paid wages are adjusted in government compensation. It seems they tend to compensate for the loss of time. Maternity leave hurts work-life balance.

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Focus on Job Descriptions to Eliminate Costly Employment Discrimination Lawsuits

Compensation Today

Reasonable Accommodations and Essential Job Functions Under the ADA, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a disabled employee who qualifies for protection under the Act. Jason has represented public and private companies since 2001 when it comes to complying with federal and Michigan employment laws. 12112(b)(5)(A).

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401(k) Match Limits 2019: What Payroll Administrators Need to Know

Paycor

Employee compensation limit. Highly compensated employee salary threshold. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ( EGTRRA ) created the catch-up contribution provision so older employees could set aside enough savings for retirement. What Are Highly Compensated and Key Employees?

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Should We Remove Marijuana from Drug Test Panels?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Some argue that removing marijuana from drug testing panels is necessary to protect employee privacy and prevent discrimination against those who use marijuana legally or for medical purposes. more than a trillion dollars since 2001. Why Are Some Companies Removing Marijuana? More than 107,000 people died of overdoses in the U.S.

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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. GNC promoted him to store manager in 2001, and he remained in that position until his discharge in 2014.

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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 ? Follow Holly Jones on Google+.