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Summer hiring guide: The legalities of employing teens & family

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However, they must meet specific criteria that the Department of Labor outlines to be considered legal. Corporations (including S Corps and LLCs): These tax breaks do not apply, but businesses can still deduct salary and employer FICA taxes. Payments to children under 21 are exempt from FUTA taxes.

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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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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

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Maintain compliance Legal compliance is always a critical HR focus area – especially so when businesses: Increase in headcount. Dealing with a variety of legal acronyms and employment laws across states and at the federal, state and local level can be incredibly complex. Expand operations into other municipalities or states.

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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

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Anyone involved in hiring and retaining employees is torn between important and seemingly contradictory objectives: Address employees’ pain and concerns about the increased cost of living so you can prevent them from disengaging or leaving the company in search of a higher salary elsewhere. ( Be legally compliant. Ensure pay equity.

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Building a strong compensation strategy: Is location-based pay best?

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This information is often available from salary reporting surveys. Although cost of living may very much be a concern to employees when it comes to negotiating their salary , it hasn’t traditionally been something that many companies have considered in salary budget planning. Include salary ranges with job postings.

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Is your company’s pay equitable? 5 must-read tips

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Typically, wage inequality isn’t deliberate but is an act of omission in a company that hasn’t regularly analyzed salaries. That said, in certain limited cases, people in similar jobs can be paid different salaries. However, one of these legally sound reasons must first exist: Documented seniority systems.

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What is disparate impact and how can your organization avoid it?

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Every organization should work to prevent disparate impact and disparate treatment of its employees, to create a healthy workplace culture, attract the best possible talent and avoid legal consequences. requiring candidates to share their salary history ? Many states have instated bans on asking candidates for their salary history.

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