Tag: employees

New York

2nd Circuit: No Trifecta for New York Employee’s Wage and Hour Claims

By Guest Columnist Feb 20, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York state’s Labor Law subject employers to paying employees back pay plus “liquidated” damages of an equal amount (in addition to reasonable attorneys’ fees). Recently, a question arose on whether an employee can “stack” liquidated damages under the FLSA and the Labor Law so that he scores a triple recovery: back pay and liquidated damages under the FLSA plus liquidated damages under the Labor Law.

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CEO Pay Ratio Disclosures: Start Preparing Now

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Feb 20, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 20, 2017

As part of the Dodd-Frank Act, public companies will soon be subject to CEO pay ratio disclosure requirements. Starting with reporting for any fiscal year that begins on or after January 1, 2017, these organizations will have to disclose not only the CEO annual total compensation, but also the total annual compensation of the median […]

Mastering Tough FMLA Issues: Substitution of Paid Leave

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 17, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

This article series addresses some of the most confusing real world problems surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In the last installment, we focused on FMLA leave regarding spouses who work for the same company.  In this article, we’ll focus on substituting paid leave for FMLA leave.

COBRA 101

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Feb 17, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 17, 2017

Most HR professionals (and a lot of laymen, too) are at least familiar with Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) in general terms. We know that it gives employees the chance to continue their former employer’s insurance coverage for a while after leaving a job. But what law is this part of? And how long […]

Meal and Rest Period Class Should Have Remained Certified

By Guest Columnist Feb 17, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

On November 21, 2016, the California Court of Appeal for the 2nd Appellate District determined that it was improper for a trial court to grant an employer’s motion for decertification of class claims that it failed to provide employees proper meal and rest periods and related wage statements.

Employers

9 Ways to Motivate High Performing Employees — According to Them

By Guest Columnist Feb 16, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Creating a company culture that motivates and attracts high-performing employees is what everyone knows they need to do, but executing on that is where, many times, good intentions turn into questionable executions. The world’s greatest organizations get this and see true return on investment (ROI) by investing in their culture and people regularly. But, too often managers listen to other managers and executives in their quest to engage and build high-performing teams rather than going straight to the source—their employees.

Types of Flexible Work Arrangements

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Feb 16, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 16, 2017

Does your workplace offer any type of flexible work arrangements for employees? Or are your employees requesting more flexible options? With ever-improving technology, more and more jobs can be performed from any location, which opens up a lot of options for employers looking to provide this sought-after benefit for employees. What options are most common?