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5 common wage and hour mistakes every employer should avoid

Homebase

Employers often complain that it’s complex, cumbersome, and changes too frequently for them to fully understand. One major thing the FLSA does is require employers to pay most employees a minimum hourly wage. . As of late 2021, that federal wage is $7.25 Avoid these common wage and hour mistakes.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

While there are pros and cons to every situation, here are several advantages and disadvantages from the employer’s side. Advantages of Hiring Teens: Employer Perspective. Lower wages. Most adults prefer an 8-5 workday where they can check out early in the evening to attend to personal and family needs. Tech-savvy.

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

HRWatchdog

Are you aware of what criminal history information is prohibited for job applicants? What about 2024 changes to pre-employment drug testing — do you know what drugs you can test for? Participants can submit questions via Zoom during the virtual seminar, and will receive downloadable slides and supplemental training materials.

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

In the Golden State, keeping track of and administering California’s onerous employment laws can be a full-time job in itself. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Common wage and hour issues. to 12:30 p.m.

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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

The NLRA was designed as a union law in the 1930s and ’40s, when there were few protections for workers’ rights, says Aaron Holt, an employment attorney at Cozen O’Connor. The NLRA was designed as a union law in the 1930s and ’40s, when there were few protections for workers’ rights, says Aaron Holt, an employment attorney at Cozen O’Connor.

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Why Hospitality Workers Walk Away: Addressing the Root Causes of Turnover

Payactiv

In this article, we’ll deep dive into hospitality industry turnover and explore potential solutions to help employers navigate this challenging environment. Worse still, hospitality workers can be subjected to bullying and sexual harassment. Between 54% and 81% of women report experiencing some level of sexual harassment at work.

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CalChamber Podcast: Texting in the Workplace and Other Cautionary Employment Tales

HRWatchdog

Finding novel ways to increase efficiency or prevent workplace harassment can create serious problems for employers if not properly executed or thought out. A Virginia information technology staffing agency made headlines recently for posting a job ad seeking “preferably Caucasian” candidates. Why would race even be an option?