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Review of 2012 and into 2013 HR Carnival ~ HR to HR 2.0. - HCM

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Thursday, 3 January 2013. Review of 2012 and into 2013 HR Carnival. 2013 is kicking off with the HR Carnival at Strategic HCM. I asked contributors to send in one of more of: their favourite / best read posts; reviews of 2012 and predictions for 2013. Predictions etc for 2013. ▼ 2013. (44). 1 year ago.

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California Cracks Down on Workers’ Compensation Provider Fraud

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California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has made multiple attempts to reduce workers’ compensation costs to employers and to improve compensation paid to workers. According to the DIR, 10 percent of the state’s lien filers were responsible for 75 percent of the lien claims filed between 2013 and 2015.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

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Throughout his employment with GNC, Bruce received numerous awards, including a “Sales Leader Award” and a “Certificate of Appreciation” for his sales performance in 2013. In 2013, his store received another failing score. Bruce’s store received failing scores in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

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6th Circuit: Highly Paid Workers Sometimes are Entitled to Overtime Under FLSA

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In 2013 and 2014, “Angus” and “Norm” worked as welding inspectors for Gulf Interstate Field Services. Gulf asked for summary judgment (dismissal without a trial), arguing that Angus and Norm met the definition of “highly compensated employee” and were exempt from overtime requirements under the FLSA and Ohio law.

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Pay Implications of Government Shutdowns

HR Daily Advisor

During the furlough, these federal employees may apply for state unemployment compensation benefits, but many states require a 1-week waiting period on benefits and if the employees are compensated retroactively after the shutdown ends, they would have to pay back the unemployment compensation payments received. Prince, J.D.,

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Another City Tackles Paid Sick Days

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In 2011, the Connecticut legislature became the first in the nation to pass a statewide paid sick days law, and Seattle became the fourth city, with Portland, Ore., and New York City joining their ranks in 2013. benefits compensation employment law Family and Medical Leave Act health HR profession'

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

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The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Garrison , Esq.—partner As an attorney, Ms.