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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. 2015-OFC-00009 (June 17, 2015). Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination.

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Sure, She Works Here. But, Do We Employ Her?

HR Daily Advisor

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Consider the following situation: You hired a worker through a staffing agency. He or she works in your place of business. But, is he or she your employee? How do you know?

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

Minimum wage updates The conversation about the minimum wage is not new, but the importance of keeping updated with changes to the minimum wage laws cannot be overstated. Jurisdictions across the globe are continuously revising minimum wage standards to ensure workers can earn a livable income. Changes in labor laws 1.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

Amidst all the revenue numbers and share valuations that companies wear as a badge of honor, the concept of employee relationship management has emerged as another undeniable sign of a successful organization. What is Employee Relations? He asserted that the rules that were derived from these interactions governed employment relationships.

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Last Week in Talent - Monday, April 17th

Entelo

In this week’s endorsed long reads, the MIT Tech Review took a look at the fact that no one really understands exactly how AI and deep learning algorithms work , and Hired released a comprehensive report on the state of the wage gap that shows how far we still are from true wage equality. If you’re not, congrats.

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How can salary transparency create better equality in the workplace?

Adzuna Blog

Enhanced clarity means that employees can freely discuss wages and that when someone is applying for a role, their previous salary does not impact what they are offered for this role. Companies with diverse teams are more innovative. Businesses with above-average diversity, produce greater revenue through innovation.

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

Zenefits

Employers must properly classify and pay employees a corresponding minimum wage, while following overtime and child labor standards. Employers must withhold and pay the federal government a set percentage of employee wages for the federal government. Employers must pay male and female employees the same wage for the same job.