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Wage & Hour: Must We Pay Living Wage to All Employees?

By jessica Oct 1, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Our city has a living wage ordinance in effect. Our operations are outside the city limits, but part of our business involves providing services to city agencies. Even though those services represent only a portion of our business, the city wants us to pay the higher living wage rate to all our employees since we […]

Diversity Training: What Are the Legal Pitfalls of Diversity Training?

By jessica Oct 1, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Our management wants me to implement some diversity training. I’ve talked to a number of vendors and colleagues. Some advocate a “touchy-feely” program that encourages participants to “open up” and honestly share their feelings. Frankly, I’m a little concerned about where this might lead—I’m not a trained facilitator or counselor. What recommendations do you have […]