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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

According to a 2011 court case, NLRB v. Protected activity is defined as two or more employees who are acting together to improve issues such as wages, hours and working conditions. Ten of his colleagues saw this post, and it eventually made its way to his manager, Robert McSweeney, the target of the vehemence. Advertisement.

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Paying Police and Firefighters: Serving the Public and Our Workplaces

HR Daily Advisor

Police and firefighters are a crucial part of our workplace safety, and they often work long, arduous hours. The maximum number of hours that fire protection employees can work in the 28-day period without overtime is 212. The maximum number of hours that law enforcement employees can work in the 28-day period without overtime is 171.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

The purpose of the Act was to foster a healthy working relationship between the employer and the employees and provide all employees with basic employment rights such as minimum wage, paid leaves, compensation for overtime, protection against unlawful dismissal, and health and safety. Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Partnerships.

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Employer’s Lawyer in Hot Water After Threatening Worker with Possible Deportation

HR Daily Advisor

Only an employer can violate the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). After protracted proceedings, the case was finally set for trial in August 2011. Due in large part to those fears, he settled his wage and hour claims in July 2011. So Fernando stayed on.

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“5 Things We Need To Do To Close The Gender Wage Gap”, with Megan McCann, CEO of McCann Partners

Thrive Global

Megan is the CEO of leading IT recruitment firm McCann Partners , which she founded in 2011. Studies show that women are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t feel like they qualify or haven’t completed all the requirements. I had the pleasure of interviewing Megan McCann. both premier IT recruitment firms.

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Communication Surrounding Litigation: Loose Lips Sink Ships!

HR Daily Advisor

The court ruled that Ryan would be required to testify about facts related to Jim’s case that were learned during his investigation. Most employers are probably aware that communications with their attorneys for the purpose of obtaining legal advice are protected under the attorney-client and work-product privileges.

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Going Against the Grain: Worker Fired After Unequal Pay Complaint

HR Daily Advisor

In 2011, 2012, and 2013, she received raises. Mariah learned that her brother, an Oakley Grain employee at the Pendleton facility, had received “harvest and safety bonuses.” Mac said that during the call, he told Jim he was going to lay off employees to save money after they finished an intake of corn.