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Are Full-Time Employees of Staffing Companies Exempt? It Depends

HR Daily Advisor

A new 6 th Circuit case sheds some light on whether full-time employees of staffing companies are considered exempt from overtime. Staffing Employees Worked Long Hours. Whose primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. Staffing Consultant Analysis. “A

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Foster City New Minimum Wage Ordinance

HRWatchdog

Employers must pay the higher Foster City minimum wage to any eligible employees. The Foster City minimum wage ordinance applies to all employers who hold a business license from the city and who directly or indirectly employ or exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions of any employee in Foster City.

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West Hollywood’s New Guaranteed Leave Provisions

HRWatchdog

The West Hollywood minimum wage ordinance and its leave provisions apply to all employers who directly or indirectly employ or exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions of any employee. It also applies to temporary employees and those hired through a staffing agency or similar entity.

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Contracting for Labor? Employers Cited for Subcontractor’s $1.6 Million in Wage Theft

HRWatchdog

The two grocers were held responsible for the subcontractor’s workplace violations because the grocers were considered joint employers of the subcontractor’s workers. Under the client-employer law, a client employer may have to pay for the subcontractor’s owed wages, damages and penalties, as well as workers’ compensation violations.

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Does joint employer status apply to you? 3 scenarios to help you decide

Business Management Daily

It’s rare that more than one employer would simultaneously have that kind of control over a worker. Joint employment has traditionally been understood to potentially include franchisor/franchisee arrangements, subcontractor status and the relationships between staffing firms and their clients. Packaging company, staffing firm.

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In-Depth Look: Joint-Employer Standard and Liability Under California Law

HRWatchdog

In California, different tests may be applied for determining if there is a joint-employer relationship depending on the legal issue – such as wage-and-hour liability, sexual harassment, or coverage and responsibilities under the Family Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert.

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HR Generalist Job Description: Everything You Need to Know

Analytics in HR

Furthermore, providing advice on employment legislation and keeping up-to-date with employment law while maintaining cordial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to manage labor relations is one of the most in-demand competencies by employers. Labor relations management. Soft skills.