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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. Most adults prefer an 8-5 workday where they can check out early in the evening to attend to personal and family needs. Limited hours of availability.

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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy!

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4 key steps to maintaining HR compliance

HRExecutive

For example, while the federal minimum wage remains unchanged, 21 states raised their minimum wage on Jan. In addition, new paid-sick-leave laws, mandates on sexual-harassment training and anti-discrimination laws are springing up coast to coast. Implement a Rigorous Training Program for Managers.

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Holiday Parties and Harassment

HR Counselor's Corner

It’s that time of the year again when companies are throwing holiday parties to thank their employees and celebrate the season! If it is an open bar, simply limit the hours it is open. Remind employees of your current discrimination and harassment policies prior to the party by sending out a company wide memo.

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Defamation Protection (AB 2770): Under this CalChamber sponsored job creator bill, employers and victims of sexual harassment will be protected from liability for defamation lawsuits for injury to an alleged harasser’s reputation after a complaint of sexual harassment has been made. Senate Bills.

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A Complete Guide to Hiring Employees in Hong Kong

Recruiters Lineup

It stipulates that employers must provide a written employment contract to their employees within the first month of employment, highlighting terms such as wages, working hours, and leave entitlements. Wages and Working Hours: The EO addresses the fundamental aspect of employment – wages.

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What is ‘Quiet Quitting’ and What Can HR Do About It?

Netchex HR Blog

With lessons learned during the pandemic and employees in high demand, workers are more secure in their jobs, like they can test boundaries without getting fired. Of course, quiet firing presents a big liability issues for a company, especially if employees argue they were discriminated against. What are some signs?