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Don’t let this be the year that your business faces a big wage and hour lawsuit

The Employer Handbook

” Send Off. Employment-related class-action settlement amounts broke records in 2015. Courts issued more favorable class certification rulings in 2015 than in past years. Courts issued more favorable class certification rulings in 2015 than in past years. Oh, but you’re still my suckers.

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How to Advance Your Career in HR

HR Digest

They manage employee relations, recruit new employees, train them, and provide benefits. As of 2015, Fortune 500 companies are hiring more HR professionals than ever before. However, many experts recommend combining your education with vocational training and practical experiences. Certifications . Job Outlook .

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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Can Save Your Business Money

HR Bartender

That’s why I wanted to share some information about a tax credit opportunity I learned about. The WOTC program has multiple benefits: For workers: The WOTC helps remove barriers to hire by helping to offset the cost of hiring and training, in addition to other opportunities for employment. Virgin Islands.

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4 Labor and Employment Law Changes to Keep an Eye On In 2015

Insperity

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. times their regular pay rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. An increase in federal minimum wage.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law. In 2015, Massachusetts enacted legislation that requires all employers with more than 10 workers to provide paid sick leave. only hours worked. Mass Sick Leave Act FAQs.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law. In 2015, Massachusetts enacted legislation that requires all employers with more than 10 workers to provide paid sick leave. only hours worked. Mass Sick Leave Act FAQs.

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Train for Compliance—More Manager Actions that Can Risk Lawsuits

HR Daily Advisor

In yesterday’s Advisor , we reviewed the first 17 of our list of 27 management actions that can increase your company’s risk of being sued; today, we present the final 10 manager/supervisor actions that you must be training against. Docking the pay of an exempt employee when he or she misses a few hours of a day. Learn More.