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The salary history ban: 5 steps to determine pay in the don’t-ask era

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Until recently, it was fairly standard practice to ask job candidates about salary history in interviews or on job applications. More and more states are adopting laws that prohibit asking job candidates about their salary history. Look for salary history clues in their résumé. Conduct market research to gauge salary history.

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Court-ordered employee wage garnishment: an employer’s guide

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Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a court order mandates that the employer withhold a portion of a person’s earnings to pay a financial obligation such as: Child support Tax debt Student loans Consumer or medical debt In the case of bankruptcy. What is wage garnishment? How is the employer notified?

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Talking politics at work – why it’s a bad idea and how to prevent it

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When employers are – and aren’t – legally allowed to limit political discussions in the workplace. The First Amendment: Only protects each of us against government retribution for speaking our mind Doesn’t say anything about what private employers can regulate on the job.

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HR technology trends for 2017: Curing government compliance concerns

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The new overtime regulation would have changed overtime eligibility for white collar, salaried workers earning less than $913 a week ($47,476 a year). It’s too complicated to “wing it” as you keep track of exempt and non-exempt, salaried and hourly employees , and who is eligible for overtime pay and various levels of benefits.

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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs what employers must do under federal law. FLSA legal definitions. First, it’s helpful to understand some key terms and their legal definitions: Overtime: This is a premium of 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for any hours in excess of 40 hours in a work week.

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WARN Act: what employers need to know

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Failure to comply incurs considerable legal and financial repercussions for the company. Given the many factors to consider, however, it’s advisable to consult outside legal counsel to ensure your organization is fully compliant. Because the law is federal, businesses across the U.S. must comply with WARN Act regulations. Per the U.S.

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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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