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Wage Fixing Indictment Has Implications for Employers

ACA Times

3 minute read: A recent federal wage-fixing indictment against the former owner of a health care staffing company indicates that the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is taking a closer look at the competition in labor markets. Employers nationwide, especially health care operators, would be wise to take notice.

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Progressive recruitment: How flexible benefits packages can help

Bob

At the same time, however, some are warning of a “ wage-price spiral ,” which will put staffing budgets under added pressure. We’re going to explore some of the most progressive benefits businesses offer today and break down how to build a flexible system that supports an effective recruitment and retention strategy.

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Is Job Skills Training a Valuable Perk? Hourly Workers Say Yes

Visier

A big part of making good on these pledges is offering job skills training to entry-level employees and hourly wage workers. Paul’s is just one of many examples from a recent Luminera Foundation report on how employer-sponsored education programs can put hourly workers on the career path to higher wage jobs.

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How to Motivate Hourly Employees

Fond

An hourly employee is paid for the number of hours they work each week–unlike a salaried employee, who is paid a set wage no matter how many hours they work. This means that they are entitled to at least the minimum wage, as well as overtime pay. Reduced recruitment costs. Read on to find out: .

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Common wage and hour issues.

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Home Health Payroll & HR Software: Taking Better Care of Caregivers

Netchex HR Blog

Turnover is expensive because of the many recruiting and administrative costs. READ: 86ing High Turnover: How to Reduce Turnover with HR Technology Compliance As if federal regulations weren’t complicated enough, you need to follow any state regulations that address everything from hourly wages to healthcare procedures. in healthcare.

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Strategic Compliance: Wage Garnishment Risk Avoidance

HR Bartender

Some people might look at the title of today’s article and say, “Wage garnishments? Payroll departments do handle the processing of wage garnishments. But make no mistake, when employees have a question about their paycheck, including deductions like a wage garnishment, the first place they often go is HR. Congrats to them!