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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

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This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. This salary level was set in 2004. What should HR be doing to prepare? Benefits plans. Reimbursements.

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Paying Police and Firefighters: Serving the Public and Our Workplaces

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Additionally, small government agencies have a complete overtime exemption with respect to fire protection and law enforcement employees if the agency employs fewer than five employees in fire protection or law enforcement activities during the workweek. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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Pay Implications of Government Shutdowns

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is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince also served as an expert on several audio conferences discussing the 2004 changes to the federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Prince, J.D., Before starting her career in publishing, Ms.

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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map)

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is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince also served as an expert on several audio conferences discussing the 2004 changes to the federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Prince, J.D., Before starting her career in publishing, Ms.

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Predictive Scheduling Provides Shift Notice and Income Consistency for Employees

HR Daily Advisor

People who work in the retail, food services, and hospitality industries often face this issue when trying to plan their life outside working hours. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince, J.D., Before starting her career in publishing, Ms.

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The Ins and Outs of Deductions From Pay

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Deductions that benefit the employee includes deductions for life insurance, health insurance, pension, and welfare plans; contributions to charity; and the purchase price of U.S. These deductions may cut into the minimum wage if the employee freely assents and if the employer derives no profit or benefit from the deductions.

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Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Same-Sex Benefits Discrimination Suit

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District Court for the District of Massachusetts, retail giant Walmart has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against gays and lesbians in the administration of its spousal health insurance benefits. Employer Implications. and an editor of Massachusetts Employment Law Letter.