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Employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217 (Jan. 15, 2025). In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court clarified that employers […]
California has taken a bold step toward pay equality and fairness with the recent implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1162. This dynamic piece of legislation, which has been dubbed a victory for employees, is set to shake up the employment landscape and address the long-standing issue of wage disparity and unequal pay. However, this new […]
If you were to take an inventory of the types of technology used in a business, you’d likely come away thinking that most workers are seated in front of a computer at a desk in an office. That’s because the technology designed to help businesses operate more efficiently and guide employees to be more productive […]
Over 300 HR practitioners participated in the survey. Other findings include: More than two-thirds use social media for recruiting at least some of the time (Respondents offered 25 other ways their HR departments are using social media.). 41 percent say the top HR person is a full member of the executive (C-suite) team. 54 percent […]
An overwhelming 38.6 million people have filed jobless claims to date, and this number continues to climb. Thankfully, a majority of companies do intend to bring their employees back, with 77% of furloughed employees expecting to be rehired once stay-at-home mandates are lifted in their area.
According to GlobalWebIndex, an average internet user has more than 5 social media accounts. Popular sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter offer recruiters a perfect platform to connect with top choice candidates—most of whom are never accessible on traditional sources like job boards. No wonder, most employers have made social media a part of their recruitment […]
Aside from the personal and professional challenges 2020 presented (the COVID-19 pandemic, government shutdown orders, concerns about keeping employees safe, layoffs, remote working, homeschooling, and navigating the unknown), what stands out most to me in my practice—and had the biggest impact on my clients—was the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) continued uncompromising pursuit of investigations […]
Recently, a divided Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a restaurant worker who was fired for refusing to share tips with his coworkers can sue for wrongful discharge even though the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act (MFLSA) doesn’t expressly authorize such claims.
Many outside the scientific world may never have heard of Richard Feynman, but the Nobel Prize-winning physicist is often regarded as one of the greatest minds in modern history.
Employee engagement and passion are essential to high performance and long-term company success. Unfortunately, many businesses struggle due to an unmotivated, dispassionate workforce and the consequent negative impact on productivity and efficiency. Certain employees may not be a good fit for a specific role or your workplace culture. That said, there are other occasions when […]