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Why one company pivoted from tuition reimbursement and embraced online learning

HR Brew

To better respond to evolving workforce needs, the internet company Spectrum recently started offering online courses through Guild, a workforce education platform. While Spectrum still offers a traditional tuition reimbursement benefit, employees can now pursue degree and certificate programs online, without taking on additional debt.

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California’s 2025 Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 Per Hour

HRWatchdog

On Thursday, August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. per hour — on January 1, 2025. per hour — on January 1, 2025.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rule 

MP Wired For HR

This update will drastically impact how businesses classify employees and calculate wages. This update will drastically impact how businesses classify employees and calculate wages. Enacted in 1938, the FLSA aimed to improve working conditions and ensure fair wages for American workers. What Constitutes Hours Worked?

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DOL Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers

HRWatchdog

Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would eventually phase out certificates that permit employers to pay certain disabled workers, whose earning or productive capacity is reduced by a physical or mental disability, a minimum wage below the standard federal minimum wage of $7.25 On December 3, 2024, the U.S.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Hourly Employees

Not only is great leadership important, but upward movement, flexibility, and benefits like earned wage access can make all the difference. Discover what hourly workers want more than money, including: Career Advancement & Learning Opportunities. Flexibility, Paid Time Off, & Leave. Payroll Options & Earned Wage Access. …

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Achieving and Maintaining ACA Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers 

MP Wired For HR

The IRS requires employers to track various employee details, including work status (full-time or part-time), hours worked, wages, and the health insurance coverage offered to each employee. The term “full-time employee” is defined as someone working 30 or more hours per week, or 130 hours in a calendar month.

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Time and Attendance Software: Industry-Specific Benefits You Can’t Afford to Miss

MP Wired For HR

Time and attendance software automates how your business tracks employee hours, manages time-off requests, and ensures compliance with wage and hour laws. Let’s break it down. What is Time and Attendance Software? It eliminates spreadsheets, manual entry, and errors—saving time and reducing risk.