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Foster City New Minimum Wage Ordinance

HRWatchdog

Employers must pay the higher Foster City minimum wage to any eligible employees. The Foster City minimum wage ordinance applies to all employers who hold a business license from the city and who directly or indirectly employ or exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions of any employee in Foster City.

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Are Full-Time Employees of Staffing Companies Exempt? It Depends

HR Daily Advisor

A new 6 th Circuit case sheds some light on whether full-time employees of staffing companies are considered exempt from overtime. Staffing Employees Worked Long Hours. Whose primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. Staffing Consultant Analysis. “A

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West Hollywood’s New Guaranteed Leave Provisions

HRWatchdog

The West Hollywood minimum wage ordinance and its leave provisions apply to all employers who directly or indirectly employ or exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions of any employee. It also applies to temporary employees and those hired through a staffing agency or similar entity.

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New Joint Employer Rule under Fair Labor Standards Act

HRWatchdog

It updates and clarifies the circumstances in which an employee, under the FLSA, may have joint employers who can be held jointly and severally liable for wage and hour obligations, such as minimum wage and overtime payments. Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. Four-Factor Balancing Test.

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HR Generalist Job Description: Everything You Need to Know

Analytics in HR

Furthermore, providing advice on employment legislation and keeping up-to-date with employment law while maintaining cordial relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to manage labor relations is one of the most in-demand competencies by employers. Labor relations management. Soft skills.

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Contracting for Labor? Employers Cited for Subcontractor’s $1.6 Million in Wage Theft

HRWatchdog

The two grocers were held responsible for the subcontractor’s workplace violations because the grocers were considered joint employers of the subcontractor’s workers. Under the client-employer law, a client employer may have to pay for the subcontractor’s owed wages, damages and penalties, as well as workers’ compensation violations.

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New Sonoma County COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Applies to All Employers

HRWatchdog

Employers may not terminate, reduce pay, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee for requesting to use supplemental paid sick leave, or otherwise exercising their rights under the ordinance. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert, CalChamber. Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirement.