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How to Handle a DOL Investigation

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The DOL’s most common audit is conducted by its Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The FLSA requires that workers receive a minimum wage and overtime pay, among other things. At the end of the investigation, there is a closing conference. When provided with notice, employers usually have 72 hours to respond.

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NYC Establishes Pay Transparency Law

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Starting May 15, 2022, NYC employers with 4 or more workers must include the minimum and maximum salary in job postings for: New hires. Although temporary staffing agencies are exempt from the new NYC law, the New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) already requires these firms to provide pay information after job interviews.

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2023 Recapped: Our Top 5 HR Blogs for SMBs

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But this dialogue can’t be forced; our most-read blog of the year focuses on five ways to encourage open communication at work, including: Being honest, respectful, and invested in employees’ goals Checking in regularly Asking for anonymous suggestions Responding to feedback Measuring the success of your open communication plan Learn more > 2.

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The Top 9 Ways to Improve Employee Loyalty in 2022

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Work hours and human resources go toward finding replacements rather than investing in company growth. When the Proclaimers sing about a man walking 500 miles–and then 500 more–to collapse on the door of the woman he loves, they capture what it means to be deeply loyal. Employee loyalty is similar.

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What You Can Learn from P&O’s Firing of 800 Employees by Video

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The company announced sudden mass layoffs over a video conference which led to many civil and criminal investigations against the firm. P&O employees did not have any idea that they would be laid off even hours before the actual thing happened. . Laying off is normal, but not this way.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Armenia

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This contract should explicitly outline the terms and conditions of employment, including the nature of the work, working hours, duration of the contract, salary, and any other relevant details. Minimum Wage and Compensation: Armenia has regulations stipulating a minimum wage that employers must adhere to.

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HR in 2023: Trends to Watch For

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In 2022, we saw a glimpse of what the new post-pandemic normal looked like in the workplace. What were major HR trends in 2022? While 2021 saw over 47 million people quit in the Great Resignation , 2022 had mass layoffs , especially in tech. In 2022, this included: Out-of-the-box compensation. 4-day workweeks.