By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that “a human resources outsource provider will pay $1 million in back overtime wages and … Read more
New and Bizarre Perks: Are They That New, and Do They Really Matter?
Despite all the usual excited publicity about any non-traditional offering flaunted by some innovative employer, the same typical meat-and-potatoes … Read more
Survey: Workers Would Rather Have More Wages, Less Health Insurance
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News More wages, less health insurance. In a recent survey, one in five people with employer-based coverage said they … Read more
Wage Theft Prevention and Recovery Act Should Be Wake-Up Call for Employers
By Eric B. Meyer The proposed U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules are a walk in the park compared to this new “wage theft prevention” bill That’s … Read more
What Do You Do When a Job Candidate Pushes Back on Salary?
It’s not unusual in the recruiting process for a candidate to balk at the company’s initial salary offer. Sometimes in their pushback they … Read more
How to Reward Hard Work by Employees on a Tight Budget
Time is a valuable commodity, and it is not surprising that professionals expect to be compensated for it. More time worked equals more time paid, right? … Read more
The New Overtime Rules Are in Final Review, But When Will They Take Effect?
By Eric B. Meyer I know when the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules are going to take effect. Well, I think I know… First, what is the Labor … Read more
Long-Held Pay Policies Might Not Stand Up to Scrutiny Under the FLSA
By John E. Thompson It’s time for a reminder: Long-held conventional wisdom that might be questionable or even mistaken under the federal Fair Labor … Read more
Appeals Court Rules You Can’t Require Employees to Share Their Tips
By Nick Beermann and Rochelle Nelson In a surprising decision that may require many restaurants and other hospitality businesses in the Western U.S. to … Read more
How Do You Handle Wage Payments for Deceased Employees?
By Aurelio J. Pérez The death of an employee is an unfortunate fact of life for businesses. Nonetheless, employers may be ill-prepared for the inevitable … Read more