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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). WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No. In its recent decision, a judge within the U.S.

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12 tips to boost employee morale in retail during the holidays

Homebase

Common causes of low employee morale during the holidays Unpredictable, chaotic work environment Conflict in the workplace Demanding customers Extended store hours Managing personal obligations with shifts Being scheduled during special occasions Often, the stress of the workplace during the holiday season can feel insurmountable.

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How to minimize the impact of global crises on your employee and customer experience

Qualtrics HR

With working-age population growth stagnating and wage acceleration continuing to be slow, labor shortage was a problem long overdue. Recent global crises have caused significant labor shortages – and the impact is leading businesses to reevaluate how to attract the right talent and protect their customer experiences from the fallout.

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Taking care of customers by taking care of employees, Part 2

Steve Boese

Check this excerpt from a recent Fortune piece - McDonald's Says its Wage Hikes Are Improving Service : The hamburger chain in April announced it would raise the average hourly rate for workers at the U.S. starting July 2015, with average wages climbing above $10 per hour by the end of 2016. restaurants it owns to $9.90

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DecisionWise Digest February 17, 2023

DecisionWise

In this live training series Derek Devashrayee and others help you make the most of the platform. Tidbits Today, our quotes focus on the transformational power of becoming a role model for those you lead. The focal point is on the employee’s feelings about their employment relationship. EX is culture through your employees’ eyes.

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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.

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How the Save Local Businesses Act Could Impact Franchisees

Hireology

Several policies were rolled out by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in 2015 that redefined the definition of a “joint employer,” disrupting the way franchise businesses independently hire, set wages, manage their staff and run day-to-day operations. Introducing the Save Local Businesses Act.