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Czech Republic Employment Law: Understanding Work and Wages

Global People Strategist

561/2004, the minimum allowance amount for an adult worker is 30% of the minimum wage. The Takeaway The Czech Republic employment law effectively protects local workers’ rights and offers them decent compensation for their services. Allowance Disbursement According to Government Regulation No.

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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

6. Employee Compensation Act. Nigerian employers are required to make a minimum monthly contribution of 1% of the total monthly payroll into the Employee Compensation Fund. 7. The Nigerian Factories Act, 2004. This fund serves as a financial safety net for employees’ dependents in case of any work-related deaths.

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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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Proxy Advisors Lose the Gift of Power

Compensation Cafe

September 13, 2018, was an important date in the world of executive compensation. On this date, the SEC withdrew two critical letters written in 2004. This may not seem like a big deal to those outside of executive compensation, but it is a potential game changer. I don’t know, but I will make some guesses. Mostly nothing.

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Overtime threshold rising to $35,568 on Jan. 1

Business Management Daily

The new threshold represents a 50% increase over the current threshold of $23,660, which was established in 2004. Raises the total annual compensation requirement for “highly compensated employees” from the currently enforced level of $100,000 per year to $107,432 per year. million more Americans eligible for overtime pay.

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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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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map)

HR Daily Advisor

Determining exactly what constitutes hours worked is essential in determining an employee’s compensation and compliance with both minimum wage and overtime requirements of the act. Before starting her career in publishing, Ms.