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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

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In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Supervision and control of work schedules. Control or maintenance of employment records. Staying compliant.

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FDA Warning and Matthew Perry’s Death Darken Ketamine’s Glow

Mad in America

The Food and Drug Administration warned in October about the risks of using pharmacy-made ketamine at home, citing the case of one patient whose breathing slowed to a dangerous level after taking a large dose outside of a health-care facility. Many said ketamine has been lifesaving for them.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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Your brain governs everything you do: how you think, how you feel, how you act, how you get along with other people. It is especially important for the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in many of the tools CEOs use to function: forethought, judgment, impulse control and planning, among others. How cool is that?

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7 Ways to Save Money on Groceries without Clipping Coupons

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Inflation may have started to cool, but the price of food and other necessities remains much higher than last year. If you feel like food prices are out of control, it’s not all in your head. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, food-at-home prices rose 7.1% Why are groceries so expensive right now?

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The Troubled-Teen Industry Offers Trauma, Not Therapy

Mad in America

But she said her ‘therapy’ for most of the next three years consisted of daily emotional attacks by staff and fellow students, forced labor, food deprivation and other assaults. From The New York Times : “In 1994, the 15-year-old Liz Ianelli was sent by her parents to the Family Foundation School in Hancock, N.Y.,

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What Is Embodied Carbon And Why Does It Matter In Workspace Design?

All Work

The federal government is also looking at legislation to reduce embodied carbon in buildings. The UK Government’s Future Buildings Standard consultation , which outlines a proposal to improve energy efficiency standards for new non-domestic buildings in 2021, is currently under analysis. Minimize waste.

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Embracing Holacracy: Fostering Autonomy and Collaboration in the Workplace

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It embraces self-governance while integrating into the hierarchical structure of the organization. Employees have more control of their own work and can provide more valuable insights. Implementing a Governance Process: A key aspect of holacracy is the implementation of a governance process.