TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 23, 2015

As the largest generational group in the job pool (depending on your source, people born 1980-2004 ), they’re a hot commodity. Read on to learn how to spot the tricky issues and avoid a legal tangle with this new wave of workers. But employers are finding that it’s not all smooth sailing. Social media searches.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Sam” began working for the city of Flushing, Michigan in 2004. “Sam” Sam” began working for the city of Flushing, Michigan in 2004. ” Also, the city required all employees to attend training on respect and responsibility in the workplace. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 19, 2018

In FLSA2018-18 , the DOL addressed several questions about when travel time is compensable for technicians paid on an hourly rate under the various travel scenarios excerpted below: Scenario 1: An hourly technician travels by plane from home state to New Orleans on a Sunday for a training class beginning at 8:00 a.m. According to 29 C.F.R.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2018. . Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, but the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are more favorable to employees. The minimum wage for federal contractors in 2018 is $10.35 Oregon: $12.00

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HR Digest

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fact, a recent ruling by a US federal appeals court stated that playing explicit music in the workplace could be considered discrimination and harassment. Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk, staring at a seemingly never-ending stack of tasks. But then, a familiar tune starts playing softly in the background.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported in late January that it fielded 72,675 charges of workplace discrimination in 2019 , the largest number alleging retaliation. Those cases involve employment discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliance = constant vigilance.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 6, 2016

A machinist claims he was erroneously placed on an unpaid suspension due, in part, to race discrimination. In 2004, John Deere & Company hired “Turner,” who worked his way up to the position of machinist 3 years later. What happened. Turner is African American. As a result, the supervisor received coaching.

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