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Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits Part II

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In today’s business climate, risk management is more important than ever, as litigation experts forecast that employers will continue to face stark wage and hour compliance risks. The FLSA clearly states that nonexempt employees are to be paid time-and-a-half wages for all hours worked over 40 in a week.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

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HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

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., partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Garrison , Esq.—partner

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Are Commissioned California Employees Entitled to Separate Pay for Rest Periods?

HR Daily Advisor

Rest period violations are a source of enormous potential liability for employers, so it’s critical to ensure that you are appropriately compensating employees for their rest periods. Stoneledge paid sales associates under a “Sales Associate Commission Compensation Pay Agreement.” per hour] for.

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The Devastating Result of a Single Word

HR Daily Advisor

A car wash company provided its employees with a handbook setting forth its employment policies. The handbook was written in both English and Spanish, it required arbitration of employment disputes, and it denied an employee’s right to bring an action under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). A Nice Clean Job.

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Going Against the Grain: Worker Fired After Unequal Pay Complaint

HR Daily Advisor

In 2011, 2012, and 2013, she received raises. Mariah learned that her brother, an Oakley Grain employee at the Pendleton facility, had received “harvest and safety bonuses.” Mac said that during the call, he told Jim he was going to lay off employees to save money after they finished an intake of corn.

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Right to Control Is Key

HR Daily Advisor

A continuing point of contention in employment law revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor. The issue seems to come up often in wage and hour cases and workers’ compensation or unemployment claims. Read on to see how the court analyzed the issue. Factual Background.