With the economy gradually improving, many employers are thinking about rehiring laid-off workers. Having clear rehire guidelines is critical to avoiding lawsuits for discrimination and wrongful termination. A positive, well-documented…
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Across the nation, employers are telling workers to hang up and drive. Many employers are banning the use of cell phones while driving, and it appears likely that OSHA, the…
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During inclement weather, many offices and businesses will close early. While last week’s post examined payment when the business is closed or remains open all day, different rules apply when…
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With much of the country digging out from major blizzards, employers have many questions regarding payment for employees during inclement weather, and reporting time pay. Last week www.humanresourceblog.com was inundated…
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The New York Department of Labor recently issued a wage order for the hospitality industry. The action is a response to continued violations by employers including tip misappropriation and overtime…
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Employers should be more cautious about classifying workers as exempt salaried employees, in light of several recent federal court cases. One of the most common complaints received by the…
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New York employers face stricter limits on deductions from employee paychecks, under new regulations issued by the New York Department of Labor. The new regulations clarify severe restrictions under Labor…
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The Arizona minimum wage will increase 10 cents from $7.25 to $7.35 per hour on January 1, 2011. The Arizona minimum wage is projected to remain higher than the federal…
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The Florida minimum wage remains at $7.25 in 2011, the same rate as the federal minimum wage. Because the state minimum wage is lower than the federal rate, by law…
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The Ohio minimum wage will increase by 10 cents on January 1, 2011 from $7.30 to $7.40 per hour, according to Director Kimberly Zurz of the Ohio Department of Commerce.…
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