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By NANCY McDERMOTT Texas’ new “Open Carry” law, which allows licensed holders to carry a holstered gun in plain view, raises serious concerns for Texas employers. The “Open Carry” bill (HB 910), was signed into law in June 2015 by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and took effect on Jan. 1. Current Law vs. New Law Under […]
What is a common shift differential pay amount for hourly employees? Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require private employers to provide differential or premium pay to employees (outside of overtime pay of time and a half over 40 hours in a workweek), many employers will reward their employees with additional pay […]
By Gregory J. Wartman, JD A Pennsylvania federal court recently ruled that an arbitration agreement that a strip club forced an exotic dancer to sign was unenforceable because it imposed an involuntary, unknowing loss of collective action and class action rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Despite recent reports showcasing organizations that are increasing employees’ pay above the minimum wage, new research from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement, and health solutions business of Aon plc, reveals that 72% of organizations with minimum wage employees currently do not have a plan to pay those employees above the mandated rate.
The start of a new year offers the opportunity to take stock, and to plan ahead. It’s anyone’s guess what 2016 will hold for human resources professionals, but looking back at the stories that drew the most interest from our reader community provides some useful insights on what to watch for in the new year. […]
by Elizabeth J. Boca The minimum wage in California will increase from $9 to $10 an hour as of January 1. Employers must understand that paying the higher minimum wage alone doesn’t satisfy their obligations because the upcoming increase will spark a domino effect in various compliance areas. Exempt “white-collar” employees. Each time the state […]
Systemic investigations, hiring scrutiny and pregnancy discrimination are among the trends at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that employers should be looking out for in the coming year, according to attorneys at Littler Mendelson PC. A report issued by Littler analyzes and examines key statistics from the EEOC’s Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal […]
It’s a given that HR professionals are actively involved in many areas of an organization, but where exactly? A recent BLR® survey looks at how HR plays a role in strategic business planning and other key strategic areas. According to Your HR Department survey, HR is viewed as a strategic partner by management teams for […]
Addressing the very real threat of violence in the workplace is never a pleasant thought—but you can’t allow that negative reaction to derail your training. “When it comes to workplace violence training, a lot of organizations are ‘doing the right thing the wrong way,’” says Jay Hart, director of Force Training Institute. Hart says, “Three […]
By Arielle B. Sepulveda, JD The U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently ruled that an employee who worked on both large trucks—the operation of which is exclusively regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)—and smaller vehicles was entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).