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Compensable working time : FLSA :: Disability : Pre-2009 ADA

Ohio Employer's Law

Today, I am going to propose an employment-law, wage-and-hour analogy. It goes like this: Compensable working time : FLSA :: Disability : Pre-2009 ADA What does this mean (and how dare I make you think about your SATs for the first time in forever)? Remember “dog : bark :: cat : meow”?

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What to Expect for HR Compliance in 2018

ClearCompany HRM

Also be on the lookout for a federal increase in the minimum wage in 2018 since we haven’t seen an increase since 2009. These are issues employers should pay special attention to in years to come as they will likely influence compliance regulations. Rather, specify guidelines and terms of employment for each state. ClearCompany.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Australia

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Before embarking on the hiring process in Australia, it’s essential to be well-informed about the legal, cultural, and procedural aspects of employment. Understanding Employment Laws: Australia has robust employment laws that govern various aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

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Working Parent’s Guide: Maternity Leave in Australia

EmployeeConnect

You must need to meet certain criteria: You must be the primary caretaker of the newborn. Must clear the income test, work-test and meet the residency rules. The Australian government provides two weeks of paid leave for fathers and partners who meet certain eligibility criteria.

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A practical guide to terminating an employee with a disability

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990 and is a civil rights law that protected disabled people from discrimination in various areas of life, including work, transportation, school, and the general public. The employee doesn’t have to use the term “accommodations” in their request, but it will meet the same purpose.

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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

Zenefits

She had been working at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, to make ends meet, but she couldn’t run food from the kitchen in a cast. At the end of an especially promising interview, the woman meeting with Johnson let her know she was a great candidate. Lauren Johnson was pregnant in 2008, when she got into a car wreck and broke her foot.

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Under 50 employees? How FMLA could apply to you regardless

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) provides job-protected unpaid leave for employees who meet eligibility requirements. If they do, the law is an entitlement. Employers cannot deny an eligible worker’s leave without severe legal consequences. When sued, Infohealth argued that it wasn’t a covered employer.