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5 common wage and hour mistakes every employer should avoid

Homebase

One major thing the FLSA does is require employers to pay most employees a minimum hourly wage. . As of late 2021, that federal wage is $7.25 States also set an hourly minimum wage , and employers must pay employees the higher of the two. Avoid these common wage and hour mistakes. Make payroll painless.

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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. If your business doesn’t shut down at 5pm, teens may be the perfect solution to add a few extra hours of productivity without overworking your full-time staff.

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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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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

Protected activity is defined as two or more employees who are acting together to improve issues such as wages, hours and working conditions. Through social media, employers may learn information regarding a candidate’s race, age, religion, disability or other protected classification,” says LaKisha M. He has since been rehired.)

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Why Hospitality Workers Walk Away: Addressing the Root Causes of Turnover

Payactiv

Worse still, hospitality workers can be subjected to bullying and sexual harassment. Worse still, hospitality workers can be subjected to bullying and sexual harassment. Consider these statistics : Sexual harassment is ranked among the most prevalent issues by both hospitality students and hospitality employees.

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HR Compliance: Engagement, Efficiencies & Integrity

CCI Consulting

By working proactively and flagging potential issues early, such as wage misclassifications or outdated protocols, HR audits help to minimize the risk of legal complications. The main goal of an FLSA audit is simple but important: verify compliance with wage and hour regulations to protect both the company and its employees.

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From Fleeting to Forever: Combating Quick Service Restaurant Turnover Rate

Payactiv

Great staff is a critical element of success for every quick-service restaurant (QSR). However, the industry is renowned for its extremely high turnover rate. As of May 2024, the average employee turnover rate in the restaurant industry was 5.5%, compared to 3.4% across all sectors, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.