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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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To maintain compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , exempt workers must be paid their full salary for any week in which they perform work. And if exempt employees only work a partial week due to a government shutdown, you likely still need to pay them a full week’s salary.

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The high cost of a bad hire – and how to avoid it

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Consider these results of a 2017 CareerBuilder survey : The average cost of one bad hire is nearly $15,000, factoring in the recruiting, interviewing and selection process; training; and salary. You’ll also have to shell out cash each time you advertise on job boards, administer assessments and run background checks.

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

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As a result, increasing numbers of employees consider their wellness to be equally important as traditional priorities such as job stability, salary and benefits. A note of caution: Before proceeding with any employee wellness initiative, it’s always a good idea to seek legal counsel for guidance.

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NYC is now enforcing salary transparency. But Tesla, Amazon, Citi and others are still posting huge pay ranges

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Just over two years ago, the New York City Council passed a bill that would require most employers in the city to include salary information on all job postings, an effort to mitigate persistent pay disparities that often have an outsize impact on women and people of color. had a range over $50,000.

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Is radical transparency right for your business?

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One CEO made headlines a few years ago for stating that his company made everyone’s salary public knowledge, explaining his belief that what people earn shouldn’t be a secret. Since then, company-wide sharing of salary information has become a much-talked-about aspect of radical transparency. Where should you draw the line?

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‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

Work Life

Corporate lawyer Jessica thought she’d landed her dream job as the lead legal counsel at a tech startup, with the exciting opportunity to grow her career quickly. She wasn’t able to give any legal advice, which is what she’d been told initially was the focus of her role. What is the scope for further salary negotiation?

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How to Hire for a Job That You Don’t Understand

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A job description is a legal document, so make sure it is compliant with Title VII regulations that outline nondiscriminatory practices. The American Job Center Network has a helpful guide that goes into detail about qualifications, and even discusses salaries. This is a good place to start. Consider the impact.