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

Qualtrics HR

With working-age population growth stagnating and wage acceleration continuing to be slow, labor shortage was a problem long overdue. Recent global crises have caused significant labor shortages – and the impact is leading businesses to reevaluate how to attract the right talent and protect their customer experiences from the fallout.

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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

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Consider the following situation: You hired a worker through a staffing agency. He or she works in your place of business. But, is he or she your employee? How do you know?

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How the Save Local Businesses Act Could Impact Franchisees

Hireology

Several policies were rolled out by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in 2015 that redefined the definition of a “joint employer,” disrupting the way franchise businesses independently hire, set wages, manage their staff and run day-to-day operations. Introducing the Save Local Businesses Act.

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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Can Save Your Business Money

HR Bartender

That’s why I wanted to share some information about a tax credit opportunity I learned about. The WOTC program has multiple benefits: For workers: The WOTC helps remove barriers to hire by helping to offset the cost of hiring and training, in addition to other opportunities for employment. Virgin Islands.