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Sure, She Works Here. But, Do We Employ Her?

HR Daily Advisor

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Does the purported joint employer have the authority to exercise control over the terms and conditions of employment? Consider the following situation: You hired a worker through a staffing agency.

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Unforgettable Lessons Learned from Wage and Hour Lawsuits

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2015 was another historic year for federal wage and hour lawsuits, and it’s predicted that 2016 will be no different. Since wage and hour litigation is booming, we were compelled to turn the magnifying glass on some of the most recent and prolific wage and hour lawsuits to learn from their lessons.

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Yet Another New NLRB Joint-Employer Test

HRWatchdog

In 2015, the NLRB, comprised of a majority of members appointed by President Obama, issued a decision in Browning-Ferris Industries of California that broadly expanded which entities may be considered employers, even when the entity has the right to control the terms and conditions of the worker’s employment but doesn’t exercise this right.

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5 Ways to Invest in an Employee-Friendly Workplace

Hppy

Some employers couldn’t care less if their employees feel appreciated, or even if they make a living wage – even going so far as to encourage them to go on government assistance to make ends meet (*cough* Walmart *cough*). Encourage exercise. Here are five ways to invest in the health and well-being of your employees.

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The Global Debt Crisis and its Impact on Individual Financial Wellness

Payactiv

A new survey reveals that 70% of Americans feel financially stressed, and a recent Gallup poll found that the percentage of Americans who currently have or are being treated for depression stands at 17.8% , up about seven points from 2015. Globally, household debt levels have also reached historical highs. household debt has risen by $2.9

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The Global Debt Crisis and Its Impact on Individual Financial Wellness

Payactiv

A new survey reveals that 70% of Americans feel financially stressed, and a recent Gallup poll found that the percentage of Americans who currently have or are being treated for depression stands at 17.8% , up about seven points from 2015. Globally, household debt levels have also reached historical highs. household debt has risen by $2.9

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Federal judge hands Grubhub a huge victory in groundbreaking gig economy trial

Ohio Employer's Law

Raef Lawson worked as a restaurant delivery driver for Grubhub for four months in late 2015 and early 2016. He claimed that the company misclassified him as an independent contractor, and owed him overtime for hours he worked over 40 in any workweek. Last week, in Lawson v. Prepared no performance evaluations.