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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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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. Workers in hospitality and food services account for 14% of harassment charges.

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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?

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HR Compliance: Engagement, Efficiencies & Integrity

CCI Consulting

By working proactively and flagging potential issues early, such as wage misclassifications or outdated protocols, HR audits help to minimize the risk of legal complications. The main goal of an FLSA audit is simple but important: verify compliance with wage and hour regulations to protect both the company and its employees.

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From Fleeting to Forever: Combating Quick Service Restaurant Turnover Rate

Payactiv

In this article, we’ll examine this longstanding issue and explore some tactics QSR employers can use to attract and retain key talent. In this article, we’ll examine this longstanding issue and explore some tactics QSR employers can use to attract and retain key talent. How Did We Get Here?