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By Jeffrey D. Slanker and Robert J. Sniffen, Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. A Key West strip club was sued by its dancers in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The parties proposed a $1.2 million settlement. The settlement highlights the dangers of violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a […]
I am wondering how we will change our car sales employees under the new FLSA overtime regs. They currently receive a draw of $18,000 + commissions and they’re exempt. Does this mean our only option is to make them nonexempt and start having them clock in? We cannot provide a base draw of the new […]
Yesterday we took a look at how healthy snacks can influence worker engagement. Today we’ll see how they specifically relate to Millennial engagement.
by Susan G. Fentin Now that a new Massachusetts law adding veteran status as a protected class under the state’s antidiscrimination law is in effect, employers need to take a look at their employee handbook provisions related to veterans. At the end of the last legislative session, the Massachusetts Legislature passed An Act Relative to […]
Attorneys with Fortney & Scott, LLC, in Washington, D.C., who edit Federal Employment Law Insider, sprang into action after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations on August 25 implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order—often called the “blacklisting” rule. The controversial rule will require federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose […]
Effective human resources departments champion high performance and enable employees to raise their standards to meet the demands of the 21st century workplace. But, many HR departments are using outdated philosophies to guide their practices.
Engagement in the workplace is as bad as it has ever been. Today we’ll hear from Sean Kelly, CEO of SnackNation on why something as simple as healthy snacks really can make a big difference.
By Eric Svendsen, PhD Trainers and HR professionals have a great deal of power when it comes to influencing employee engagement, and it’s important that your workers are engaged when discussing workplace safety. With tips on how to keep employees engaged and safe, we present an article by Eric Svendsen, PhD, principal and lead change […]
By Karen Hsu Are you looking to boost employee engagement at your workplace? Lack of engagement is a big problem in the modern workforce, but gamification can help trainers and HR professionals find the data they need and increase engagement. For some helpful tips, we present an article by Karen Hsu, vice president of marketing at Badgeville, […]
The final California Family Rights Act (CFRA) regulations, which took effect on July 1, bring California rules into closer alignment with FMLA regulations. While the changes mean fewer differences between state and federal regulations, some significant differences remain. Check out the infographic below for more information!