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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just won a significant equal pay victory against WMS Solutions, LLC, a staffing company focusing on asbestos abatement. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No. 2015-OFC-00009 (June 17, 2015). In its recent decision, a judge within the U.S.

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5 common wage and hour mistakes every employer should avoid

Homebase

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 States also set an hourly minimum wage , and employers must pay employees the higher of the two. Avoid these common wage and hour mistakes. Misclassifying employees.

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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The agency continues to focus on sexual harassment in America’s workplaces as recent press releases demonstrate: On June 13, 2018, the EEOC announced a multimillion-dollar sexual discrimination settlement against a transportation supplier.

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HR Compliance: Engagement, Efficiencies & Integrity

CCI Consulting

It is difficult to measure the value of an organization that is confident in its compliance efforts and not awaiting a costly surprise from a regulatory agency. It is difficult to measure the value of an organization that is confident in its compliance efforts and not awaiting a costly surprise from a regulatory agency.

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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. No-Touch Workplace.

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Guide to mandatory overtime: Can you force employees to work long hours?

Homebase

The fact is that employers can oblige employees to work overtime hours, and employees can be fired for refusing to work mandatory overtime. But there are, of course, federal agencies tasked with regulating labor and overtime — and there are ways to prevent mandatory overtime as much as possible. . Give your team the tools they deserve.

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Quebec: Changes to Labor Standards for Employees

Global People Strategist

These changes will also affect many staffing firms and employers alike, all over the province. These changes will also affect many staffing firms and employers alike, all over the province. Placement Agencies. Personnel Placement Agencies. What Are the Changes? This signals an important shift for employers.