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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. million into a settlement fund for wages and benefits lost by women in over 20 states who were denied positions because of the employer’s employment testing. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy!

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Brazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

Trusaic

In cases of pay disparities, employers must create action plans, with detailed goals, deadlines, and training programs. Brazil’s push for gender pay equality Like the US and much of the world, Brazil faces a long wait for gender pay equality at present rates of progress. The decree also provides further clarity on labor law amendments.

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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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Navigating the Future

Mitrefinch

Aside from those changes we have come to expect each year (such as increases to National Minimum Wage), throughout 2024 we’ll see significant reform to the Working Time Regulations, as well as the introduction of a new form of statutory leave and enhanced protections for workers. Apprentice rate will increase to £6.40.

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What Causes Low Employee Retention Rates [+ How to Fix!]

6Q

When you keep the employee retention rate high, you save on hiring costs and precious training time. When you keep the employee retention rate high, you save on hiring costs and precious training time. Then, you must learn how to avoid and fix those mistakes within your organisation.

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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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Free COVID-19 claims and lawsuits webinar? And a slide deck on EEO considerations too? I got you, fam!

The Employer Handbook

Plus, get 40 credits worth of HR virtual learning from GSC-SHRM starting this Sunday. I’ll be co-presenting the legislative/legal general session on Tuesday morning. This is one of the ickier sexual harassment lawsuits about which I’ve read in some time. Registration details here.