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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

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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. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No.

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Are you doing enough to leverage tech for employee relations?

HRExecutive

The ripple effect of 2020 led to increases in accommodation requests, social media issues and discrimination claims along with a significant decrease in resources and diminished commitments to vital employee relations processes,” she says. million employees globally, including 2.3 million employees in the U.S.

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Never Too Late to Update: Critical 2023 Employee Handbook Updates

Netchex HR Blog

It’s easy to forget about the employee handbook while you’re busy training employees and interpreting new regulations. Remote, hybrid, and flex workers need clear expectations (like email response times) as well as flexible support (like with windowed work hours ). Hourly workers who go beyond 40 hours also expect overtime pay.

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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

The number of job openings in the U.S. fell from 7.6 million in January 2019 to 6.8 million in January 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is this an early sign that the talent shortage is dwindling? But regardless of what those numbers reflect, HR professionals continue to worry about maintaining a skilled workforce. Advertisement.

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How to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a hot topic in the workplace. Many businesses are starting to understand the benefits of a more diverse and equitable workforce, and when launched and managed well, DEI initiatives help engage employees and promote workplace happiness. Let’s take a closer look.

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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

Protected activity is defined as two or more employees who are acting together to improve issues such as wages, hours and working conditions. Through social media, employers may learn information regarding a candidate’s race, age, religion, disability or other protected classification,” says LaKisha M. He has since been rehired.)

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Armenia

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This contract should explicitly outline the terms and conditions of employment, including the nature of the work, working hours, duration of the contract, salary, and any other relevant details. Minimum Wage and Compensation: Armenia has regulations stipulating a minimum wage that employers must adhere to.