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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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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

HRWatchdog

Mandatory paid sick leave, for example, is a real game changer that will significantly affect the day-to-day operations and policies of California businesses in 2015. Did you also know that employers can now be accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to hire workers?

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Walmart US CPO talks business, collaboration, and why she doesn’t get up at 5am

HR Brew

Everybody here knows that,” she said, adding, “I understand how to manage my energy, and I had to learn that.” Everybody here knows that,” she said, adding, “I understand how to manage my energy, and I had to learn that.” And so you learn a lot from being exposed.” After 10 hours of meetings, the day’s not over.

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A First from the Labor Commissioner: General Contractor Fined for Subcontractor’s Wage Theft

HRWatchdog

The Labor Commissioner fined a general contractor nearly $250,000 for wage-and-hour violations committed by its subcontractor, and a hearing officer recently upheld those fines. Contractor held liable for drywall subcontractor’s wage theft. of the Labor Code), which took effect on January 1, 2015.

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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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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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Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits

FingerCheck

2015 was another historic year for federal wage and hour lawsuits, and it’s predicted that 2016 will be no different. Since wage and hour litigation is booming, we were compelled to turn the magnifying glass on some of the most recent and prolific wage and hour lawsuits to learn from their lessons.