Disney Owes Workers $3.8M for ‘Costume’ Expense
Two subsidiaries of the Walt Disney Co. have agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle claims that they improperly deducted uniform and “costume” expenses from workers’ pay.
Category: Benefits and Compensation
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President Trump Nullifies Drug Testing Rule for Unemployment Benefits
On March 31, President Trump signed legislation to nullify a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that narrowly limited the circumstances under which drug testing may be carried out by states in administering their unemployment insurance systems.
Congress Mulls Comp Time for Private Employers
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow private employers to award workers compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay.
5 Ways to Handle Compensation Like a Top-Performing Company
There are several differences between how top-performing companies handle compensation and how typical companies approach the issue, according to the results of a recent survey.
Are Commissioned California Employees Entitled to Separate Pay for Rest Periods?
Rest period violations are a source of enormous potential liability for employers, so it’s critical to ensure that you are appropriately compensating employees for their rest periods. A California appellate court recently tackled the issue of whether commissioned employees are entitled to separate compensation for rest periods and whether that requirement may be satisfied by paying them a guaranteed minimum hourly rate as an advance on commissions.
DOL Delays Fiduciary Rule Implementation; Reduces Transition Compliance
The Department of Labor (DOL) on April 4 released details of a 60-day delay in implementation of its new fiduciary rule and Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE). The rule formalizing the extension, was published in the Federal Register on April 7, also delivered changes that significantly reduce compliance burdens during a transition period until January […]
Core-Flex Basics: The Relocation Policies That Will Make Your Life Easier
Domestic and global mobility grow increasingly complex as economic, geographic, and individual employee factors are all weighed together when it comes to making policy decisions. Traditional relocation programs can struggle to meet the challenges of this complexity, pushing firms to look for flexibility.
Q&A: Are We Required to Provide Health Benefits to Nonimmigrant Visa Workers?
Recently we’ve received several Ask the Expert questions from subscribers seeking guidance on health benefits coverage for workers on certain nonimmigrant visas. Is coverage required for H-1B workers? What about H-2B and F-1 workers?
How to Update Aging Salary Data for Your Organization’s Jobs
If you work in HR then you’re always busy and, as a result, your job grade data might be a smidge past its shelf life. It’s not that you don’t want up-to-the-minute salary range data but there’s almost always something else more pressing that needs your attention so it’s really easy to tell yourself—if it […]
Is 70 Becoming the New Retirement Age?
Is 70 becoming the new retirement age? According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 30% of U.S. workers ages 60 and older plan to retire at age 70 or older. Another 20% don’t believe they will ever be able to retire.