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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. As a condition of receipt of federal funds, contractors may be subject to an OFCCP audit, including a compensation analysis.

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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

HRWatchdog

Mandatory paid sick leave, for example, is a real game changer that will significantly affect the day-to-day operations and policies of California businesses in 2015. Did you also know that employers can now be accountable for wage-and-hour violations when they use staffing agencies or other labor contractors to hire workers?

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A First from the Labor Commissioner: General Contractor Fined for Subcontractor’s Wage Theft

HRWatchdog

The Labor Commissioner fined a general contractor nearly $250,000 for wage-and-hour violations committed by its subcontractor, and a hearing officer recently upheld those fines. Contractor held liable for drywall subcontractor’s wage theft. of the Labor Code), which took effect on January 1, 2015.

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12 tips to boost employee morale in retail during the holidays

Homebase

Common causes of low employee morale during the holidays Unpredictable, chaotic work environment Conflict in the workplace Demanding customers Extended store hours Managing personal obligations with shifts Being scheduled during special occasions Often, the stress of the workplace during the holiday season can feel insurmountable.

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Walmart US CPO talks business, collaboration, and why she doesn’t get up at 5am

HR Brew

Everybody here knows that,” she said, adding, “I understand how to manage my energy, and I had to learn that.” Everybody here knows that,” she said, adding, “I understand how to manage my energy, and I had to learn that.” And so you learn a lot from being exposed.” After 10 hours of meetings, the day’s not over.

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Worker Misclassification and the Freelance Economy

HR Daily Advisor

Besides the threat of class action lawsuits, misclassification of workers can lead to liability for unpaid tax withholdings, unemployment insurance taxes, workers’ compensation premiums, overtime, minimum wages, sick and vacation pay, among others. by Lisa Higgins, Contributing Editor. Savings in payroll-related costs for companies.

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Just-in-Time Scheduling—Good News and Bad News

HR Daily Advisor

Just-in-time or call-in scheduling (or “call-in shifts”) usually involves the establishment of a tentative work schedule; the employee then learns via e-mail, text, or telephone call when or whether to physically report to work. You have to determine whether “call-in” or “on-call” status should be compensated or treated as hours worked.