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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. Travel time that is work time is subject to both the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements of the FLSA. According to 29 C.F.R.

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. In 1997, Amtrak hired “Luke” as a signal helper and then promoted him in 2001 to lineman in the company’s Electric Traction Department. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.

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Closing the Wage Gap: How These 5 Companies Are Working to Achieve Pay Equity

Linkedin Talent Blog

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report , it may take more than 135 years to close the wage gap globally. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report , it may take more than 135 years to close the wage gap globally. Closing the wage gap is no easy feat, and it does not happen in a vacuum.