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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

Lower wages. Many people argue that minimum wage was never meant to be a livable wage, but rather an acceptable amount of money for someone new entering the workforce. If your business doesn’t shut down at 5pm, teens may be the perfect solution to add a few extra hours of productivity without overworking your full-time staff.

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The PEO Industry in 2020 & Beyond: What The Next Decade Holds

Genesis HR Solutions

Like almost every other industry, professional employer organizations (PEOs) have been forced by the global pandemic to ask themselves this question. Download Everything you need to know about PEOs: A step-by-step guide. PEO History & Highlights. In the 1980s and 1990s, PEOs as we know them today emerged. million to 3.7 million to 3.7

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Understanding Minimum Wage (Updated for 2020)

Zenefits

Federal minimum wage laws have been in effect for more than 90 years, but many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) don’t fully understand what the law encompasses. The recent “Fight for 15” has put minimum wage in the spotlight, with many lobbying for a higher starting salary for American workers. See image below).

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Plan for COVID-19 Workplace Response

Affinity HR Group

Until more is learned about this strain of coronavirus (such as incubation period and means of transmission), health officials are taking measures to try to contain it to reduce the potentially catastrophic effects to the most vulnerable population. Travel restrictions which may limit ability of employees to travel for business.

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San Francisco Passes COVID-19-Related Employment Protections Ordinance

HRWatchdog

On September 1, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to temporarily protect workers and job applicants from adverse action if they test positive for COVID-19, or are isolating or quarantining, or have previously isolated or quarantined, due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.

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FLSA Overtime Regulations Every Employer Should Know

Tandem HR

Minimum wage. As of January 1, 2020, the threshold for salaried employees under the so-called “ white collar exemptions ” was raised from $455 per week ($23,600 a year) to $684 per week ($35,568 a year). Reserved for high-level managerial employees, the executive exemption applies to employees who interview, hire, and train employees.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

Staying up-to-date with these changes is imperative for two principal reasons: ensuring legal compliance and fostering a work environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to productivity. Jurisdictions across the globe are continuously revising minimum wage standards to ensure workers can earn a livable income.