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Are Commissioned California Employees Entitled to Separate Pay for Rest Periods?

By Cathleen Yonahara, Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP Apr 11, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Rest period violations are a source of enormous potential liability for employers, so it’s critical to ensure that you are appropriately compensating employees for their rest periods. A California appellate court recently tackled the issue of whether commissioned employees are entitled to separate compensation for rest periods and whether that requirement may be satisfied by paying them a guaranteed minimum hourly rate as an advance on commissions.

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DOL Delays Fiduciary Rule Implementation; Reduces Transition Compliance

By Jane Meacham, Contributing Editor Apr 11, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The Department of Labor (DOL) on April 4 released details of a 60-day delay in implementation of its new fiduciary rule and Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE). The rule formalizing the extension, was published in the Federal Register on April 7, also delivered changes that significantly reduce compliance burdens during a transition period until January […]

The Checks and Balances of Legal Audits

By Susan Wells Apr 11, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 16, 2017

Yesterday’s Leadership Daily Advisor introduced the value of the legal audit. Today, we continue with a deeper look into evaluating and improving your organization’s legal process, outcomes, and cost effectiveness.

Tailoring Your Training

By Guest Columnist Apr 11, 2017 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 11, 2017

By Theresa Damato In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Theresa Damato began her explanation of why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to training. Today Damato elaborates on the topic, including some best practices and learning technologies.

Learn great leadership skills from the pros

By Dan Oswald Apr 10, 2017 Oswald Letter

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Dan Oswald The other day, an adviser I work with who provides me with organizational development counsel sent me an e-mail. It caught my attention, not just because he sent it on a Sunday morning, which isn’t the norm, but because of what it contained. The sender has been providing advice and counsel to […]

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Tragedies on and off the silver screen: How to avoid costly workplace injuries

By Angela Cummings, FordHarrison Apr 10, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is the title of a science fiction horror film that was recently released worldwide. The horror that occurred behind the scenes in the making of the movie rivaled the fictional onscreen terror. First, the leading actress’ stuntwoman, Olivia Jackson, sustained life-threatening injuries, including cerebral trauma, a crushed face, a severed […]