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Understanding Minimum Wage (Updated for 2020)

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Wage and Hour Lawsuits

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Complying with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws can be intimidating. But comply you must — or risk a wage and hour lawsuit. This article delves into wage and hour lawsuits, including their prevalence, why employers should avoid them, and how to respond to one. paid sick leave).

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5 Essential Automation Tools Every HR Manager Must Have

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As stated in a Zenefits report , “Managers waste 140 hours a year manually creating schedules for their employees.”. Managers waste 140 hours a year manually creating schedules for their employees. For example, Zenefits scheduling tool lets you: Create and edit shifts for all employees. workers were paid hourly in 2020.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

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The Golden State has the largest state wage-and-hour state enforcement agency in the country. Fast food chain Del Taco agreed to pay $125,000 in 2020 to settle allegations by the U.S. Many of these are not in place in other states. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers. They settled the claims.

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New Form I-9 Requirements for Employers Goest Into Effect May 1, 2020

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The Federal government announced new I-9 Employment Verification forms will be required from businesses effective May 1, 2020. The newest version of the I-9 form has minor changes, some of which will only be visible to employers who complete the form online. What is an I-9 form ? Form I-9 is required for all employees in the U.S.,

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Work Perks: What Your Employees Want in 2020

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A strong job market moving into 2020 is just one reason to think about your perks and benefits as you compete to hire strong talent this new year. A workplace benefit is a form of non-wage compensation that is added to your salary. It’s no surprise why, as 48% of candidates report weighing in on perks before accepting a job offer.

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Texas Authority Says Workers Hired Through Apps Are Independent Contractors

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Gig workers are exempt from traditional employee protections such as minimum wage, overtime requirements, unemployment insurance, and worker’s compensation requirements and have to take care of paying taxes quarterly on their income to the appropriate taxing authority. Gig workers. An August 2018 Gallup poll found that 36% of U.S.