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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just won a significant equal pay victory against WMS Solutions, LLC, a staffing company focusing on asbestos abatement. 2015-OFC-00009 (June 17, 2015). WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No. In its recent decision, a judge within the U.S.

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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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How to minimize the impact of global crises on your employee and customer experience

Qualtrics HR

The labor market’s focus is changing, and businesses are struggling to keep up with staffing shortages. With working-age population growth stagnating and wage acceleration continuing to be slow, labor shortage was a problem long overdue. Read our analysis and tips on balancing labor shortage with great CX.

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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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Taking care of customers by taking care of employees, Part 2

Steve Boese

Check this excerpt from a recent Fortune piece - McDonald's Says its Wage Hikes Are Improving Service : The hamburger chain in April announced it would raise the average hourly rate for workers at the U.S. starting July 2015, with average wages climbing above $10 per hour by the end of 2016. restaurants it owns to $9.90

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

HR Daily Advisor

Consider the following situation: You hired a worker through a staffing agency. The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Staffing and temp agencies: Choose the agency wisely—vet its knowledge and compliance with employment laws.