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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. A recent incident of resume fraud in the U.K.

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A Shifting Landscape of Workplace Challenges

EverFi - HR

Employee mental health. Over the last 19 months, employers and employees have been grappling with these and other constantly-evolving challenges and opportunities in the workplace. Examine strategies for supporting employee mental health while navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Remote work at scale.

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Are Employees Entitled to Leave During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?

HR Daily Advisor

Surprisingly, I have found her adage to ring true for employment law. I think we tend to be reluctant to admit that our professional lives are anything other than Instagram-perfect, so it’s a rare occurrence for even close friends and family to come to me with questions about their employment and compensation rights.

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How to Avoid Common Form I-9 Violations

HR Daily Advisor

Fines for knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers can reach as much as $16,000 per violation , while substantive and uncorrected technical violations can be as much as $1,100 per violation. Here are 4 important areas employers need to understand in order to avoid common Form I-9 violations.

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What Are Whistleblower Laws and How do They Protect Employees?

Global People Strategist

Broadly speaking, whistleblower laws are designed to protect employees who report misconduct from retaliation by their employers. These laws vary from state to state or country to country, but they typically prohibit employers from taking adverse action against an employee for reporting wrongdoing.

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California Wage Orders Updated

HRWatchdog

Although the revision date has changed, the Wage Orders will still be called Wage Order 1-2001, 2-2001, etc. The updates show the state minimum wage for 2017 and 2018: Employers with 26 or more employees: $10.50 Employers with 25 or fewer employees: $10.00 an hour on January 1, 2017. Posting Requirement.

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DOL Issues First Opinion Letters in 9 Years, Provides Clarity on FMLA and FLSA Matters

HR Daily Advisor

In the letters, key questions were addressed regarding the interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the compensability of travel time for nonexempt employees. In the situation presented, the employees’ medical certifications required them to have an hourly break of at least 15 minutes.